Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Senior Care Coordination Specialist

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department
NJMS - Medicine Infect Disease

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Care Coordination Specialist in the Department of Infectious Disease Practice within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).

The Senior Care Coordination Specialist will work as the Licensed Social Work/ Licensed Associate Counselor Mental Health Clinician and contribute to the success of the program by managing the daily workflow to achieve high quality care management delivery and positive clinical outcomes, while meeting the administrative and contractual performance targets, documentation standards and billing requirements of the grant program(s). This position will focus on assessment, counseling, and coordinating care of high risk/high acuity patients with untreated mental, emotional or substance abuse or problems. The LSW/LAC MCM is responsible for meeting the HRSA standards for medical case management that include (1) initial assessment of service needs; (2) development of a comprehensive, individualized service plan; (3) coordination of services required to implement the plan; (4) client monitoring to assess the efficacy of the plan; and (5) periodic re-evaluation and adaptation of the plan as necessary over the life of the client, as well as patient specific health education, counseling, monitoring, assessment and deployment of techniques to assure the engagement and retention in care of the identified patients. LSW/LAC MCM activities include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, conducting clinical assessments, medical case management, client advocacy, referral, prevention, and education.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assess and works collaboratively with the patients, medical provider, designated family/significant others and community support service providers to address the needs identified in the patient's health and psychosocial risk assessment and implement a plan of care based upon the needs identified.
• Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate mental or physical condition of client or patient.
• Conduct and complete a biopsychosocial assessment to include functional status, mental health status, acuity level, prognosis/diagnosis, and assesses the need for treatment services and resources.
• Performs financial eligibility screening, every six (6) months and assist patients to obtain health coverage if applicable.
• Facilitates the development and implementation of a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary plan of care for patients with complex mental health and/or substance abuse and socio-economic problems, in collaboration with the physician and other members of the healthcare team.

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
29S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary
84829.000

Mid Range Salary
102167.000

Maximum Salary
121574.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description
HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey plus two (2) years post Masters experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Patient experience in the area of mental health and/or substance use required.
• Computer literacy with competence in Microsoft Office components.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Other Skills & Abilities/Qualifications: Minimum one year managed care and/or case management experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of clinical experience in the care of people with HIV/AIDS. Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills. Knowledge of ICD10 and DSM-V coding is a plus.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Position requires standing to 1/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, requires sitting 1/2 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. There are no special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT;

• Clinical environment.
• Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
26ST1211

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Newark (RBHS)

City
Newark

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.