The ECM Case Manager is responsible for community outreach, determining eligibility, completing enrollment assessments, and offering enhanced case management services to potential ECM members. This role involves coordinating and implementing Enhanced Care Management services, overseeing Care Plan implementation, and ensuring goals meet the member's self-identified strengths and health needs.
Requirements summary
Candidates should possess 2-3 years of experience in a community health or social service setting, with 2-3 years of case management/care coordination experience preferred. A Bachelor's degree in social services is preferred, and a valid driver's license is required for community travel.
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Job description
The ECM Case Manager will assume responsibilities for community outreach and engagement.
This position will determine eligibility, complete enrollment assessments, and perform outreach to potential ECM members to offer an enhanced case management program.
This position reports to the Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Program Manager.
This position provides support to the ECM Program to ensure engagement, enrollment, and follow-up on members related to the ECM, as well as other clinical programs in which case management is central.
Under the supervision of the Enhanced Care Management Program Manager, the ECM Lead Care Manager is responsible for coordinating and implementing organization-wide Enhanced Care Management.
Oversees and implements provision of the Enhanced Care Management (ECM) services; and identification and achievement of Care Plan goals and objectives with the member that meet their self-identified strengths and health care and psychosocial needs.
Responsibilities
Engages patients and offers and/or facilitates care management services where the patient lives, seeks care, or finds them most easily accessible.
Conducts comprehensive risk assessments and develops patient-centered Care Plans that include goals based on the patients’ physical and psychosocial health needs and consider their personal preferences.
Oversees effective implementation of Care Plan, ensuring initial plan is drafted within 30 days from the patient’s enrollment and that it is updated as necessary, but no less than once per quarter, thereafter.
Educates patients on self-management skills and/or recruits support from a caregiver/family member to support the accomplishment of the Care Plan.
Supports health behavior change utilizing motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care practices.
Monitors treatment adherence.
Regularly initiates or participates in case conferences with clinical providers.
Connects patient to social services, including housing, transportation, etc., as needed to achieve patient’s goals and well-managed care.
Coordinates with hospital staff on discharge plan and with other transitional care as feasible.
Accompanies patient to office visits, as needed and according to health plan guidelines.
Maintains a regular contact schedule with enrolled patients that includes at least one in-person encounter per month.
Document care management encounters in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with the appropriate billing codes and internal tracking logs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s in social services preferred.
2 – 3 years of experience in a community health or social service setting required
2 - 3 years of case management/care coordination experience preferred.
Bilingual would be a bonus
Healthcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Case management: 1 year (Preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products
Valid driver’s license and willing to drive to communities where ECM members live
Must be able to work in an interdisciplinary team setting
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with Electronic Health Records preferred
Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively
Driver's License (Required)
Ability to commute: SPA 6 and 8: Reliably commute
Willingness to travel:
75% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person and Remote (Client schedules appointments and meetings)
ECM Los Angeles (RN)
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