Overview The Case Manager (CM) coordinates the care and services of selected patient populations across the continuum of illness; promotes effective utilization and monitoring of health care resources; and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to achieve patient-centered clinical and resource outcomes. They proactively identify and intervene to address barriers to treatment, health outcomes, and discharge planning, including biopsychosocial and other high-risk factors. They are an essential link between the patient, the healthcare team, the payer, and the community.
Responsibilities Coordinate care and services for selected patient populations across the continuum of illness
Promote appropriate utilization and monitoring of health care resources
Intervene to address barriers to treatment, health outcomes, and discharge planning
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient-centered, clinical, and resource outcomes
Identify, assess, and address biopsychosocial and other high-risk factors
Serve as a key liaison among patients, healthcare teams, payers, and community resources
Education Master\'s in social work from an accredited school of social work. LICSW preferred.
Or current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont
Or Master\'s degree in a Health or Human Services field (e.g., Counseling) with licensure preferred
Or Master\'s degree in an Accredited Occupational Therapy Program; licensed or eligible to practice OT in Vermont
Or Bachelor\'s of Science or higher degree from an Accredited Physical Therapy program; licensed or eligible to practice PT in Vermont
Case management accreditation (CCM, ACM, ANCC) preferred
Experience Minimum of 3 years of experience in a clinical setting, including 2 years in a medical setting (preferably a hospital). Two years of case management experience or a similar role preferred.
Why UVMMC? UVMMC is dedicated to our patients, providing the highest quality care for patients and their families. It is a mission that defines our culture, one of teamwork and collaboration. Every employee contributes to the wellness of the patient and the community, whether in direct patient care or in a supporting role.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive, total compensation package including salary, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and more.
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