Overview The Medical Case Manager will work closely with clients living with HIV/AIDS who have multiple psychosocial and/or health related needs. Medical Case Management is a strength-based approach to service that includes treatment adherence counseling, coordination and follow-up of medical treatments, client advocacy, and assistance in obtaining housing, financial support, legal services, social support and any other needed service. The goals of Medical Case Management are to ensure that clients with HIV/AIDS have timely access to comprehensive medical care and social services, prevent disease transmission and HIV progression, and promote client independence and self-sufficiency.
Responsibilities Works in collaboration with the Medical Providers in the ID clinic to identify clients at intake that are in need of Medical Case Management.
Collaborate and consult with Clinical Staff to identify current clients who are in need of medical case management services.
Respond within 24 hours to requests for case management services.
Complete patient screening to determine eligibility for medical case management services.
Provide feedback to patient\'s provider care team in the ID clinic as needed.
Provide face-to-face assessment and re-assessment (including assessment of adherence to treatment).
Provide an overview of case management services including the role and responsibility of the case manager and the client.
Completion of the comprehensive assessment within 30 days of initial screening to determine the client\'s strengths, resources, needs and problems.
Monitor HIV medication therapy to include education of client concerning risks and side effects, monitoring client adherence and tolerance of medications.
Document the CD4 count, results of viral load test, or prescribed ART medications every 180 days (every 6 months).
Educate the client about HIV, its transmission, complications, risk reduction and related education.
Work with client to develop an individual Service Coordination Plan with realistic, measurable, and mutually acceptable goals based on the assessment results.
Identify action steps needed to achieve each goal, including target dates for accomplishment of the stated goals.
Provide active linkages of the client to appropriate agencies required to assist the client in achieving the goals and objectives identified in the Service Plan.
Obtain client and case manager\'s signatures on the Service Coordination Plan.
Copy the plan and give to the client and file the original in the client\'s file.
Face-to-face interaction with the client at least every 90 days.
Complete review of the Service Coordination Plan every 90 days; make any changes, additions or deletions to current services.
Obtain client\'s signature on the Service Coordination Plan review indicating agreement for continued contact and case management services.
Develop an intervention plan to re-engage the client if face-to-face contact is not maintained and include the intervention in the Service Coordination Plan.
Document treatment adherence activities in the client\'s file, including keeping medical appointments, taking prescribed medication, refilling prescriptions, etc.
Complete reassessment annually including the development of a new Service Coordination Plan.
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent experience in a human service field.
Experience: 1-2 years Case Management experience.
Physical Demands: This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. This role does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and/or programs.
Preferred Qualifications Experience: Prior working experience with the HIV/AIDS community is preferred.
Additional Information: This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.
Location: This position is based in Charlottesville, VA. To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.
Compensation: This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
Salary: Anticipated salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Background Checks: Background checks, pre-employment health screenings, and drug screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
How to Apply Please apply online by searching for requisition number R0073376. Complete an application with the following documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
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