Case Manager Req #: 0000233283
Category: Social Work / Community Health
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Jersey City Medical Center
Department: NJ FAM Ctr HIV NTWK-GL0452
Pay Range: $28.63 - $32.93 per hour
Location: 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

Job Title: Case Manager

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: NJ FAM Ctr HIV NTWK-GL0452

Req #: 0000233283

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $28.63 - $32.93 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Responsible for providing comprehensive medical case management, health, and psychosocial education to CCC patients, families and significant others.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor Degree required in Social Work or Social Work related field. Demonstrates knowledge of case management standards. Demonstrates the ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team. 

Preferred:

Master’s Degree in a mental health degree that terminates in licensure strongly preferredExperience and knowledge of HIV, entitlement programs, and community resources is preferred
 

Essential Functions:

Conducts risk reduction, adherence counseling, and provides referral for services to patient’s with the goal of preventing HIV transmission.Provides counseling and information regarding advance directives, and assists in the completion of forms. Refer and link patient’s to appropriate services that promote positive health outcomes, treatment adherence, and greater self-sufficiency. Maintains up to date records of all patient encounters and necessary documentation in the chart. Monitor and complete timely documentation to ensure that follow- up of all referrals is made.Provide access to emergency financial assistance (e.g. food vouchers, utility payment assistance, and transportation) as needed to promote and maintain positive health outcomes.Provide supportive counseling as needed and refer appropriate patients to the mental health counselorMaintains HIPPA guidelines and confidentiality when interacting with patients, families, personnel and the general public.Responds in a timely manner to verbal and written requests from patients, inter-disciplinary team members, and administration, medical and public agencies.Attends scheduled medical case management trainings.Attends scheduled medical case management meetings.Complies with unit and departmental scheduling guidelines.Promotes and fosters a positive work environment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer