Targeted Case Manager

Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Targeted Case Manager, where you will play a vital role in coordinating comprehensive care for diverse patient populations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your clinical expertise, foster meaningful patient relationships, and facilitate seamless access to community resources. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will empower individuals to achieve optimal health outcomes through personalized case management and advocacy. Your dedication will directly impact patient recovery, stability, and overall well-being.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history review, physiological evaluation, and psychosocial screening to determine individual needs.
• Develop and implement tailored care plans that incorporate discharge planning, community resource coordination, and post-acute care arrangements.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, ICU, PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), and trauma settings to ensure continuity of care.
• Manage electronic health records (EHR/EHR) systems accurately while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations and safeguarding patient confidentiality.
• Facilitate communication with patients and their families to explain treatment options, discharge instructions, and available community resources.
• Prioritize tasks effectively in fast-paced environments such as Level I Trauma Centers or Level II trauma centers with acute care demands.
• Coordinate with social work teams for behavioral health support, addiction counseling, mental health counseling, and disability services to address complex patient needs.
• Engage in diagnostic evaluation and utilization management to optimize patient care pathways while ensuring appropriate resource utilization.
• Assist patients with working through medical terminology and understanding their treatment plans to promote engagement and adherence.
• Support patients with mental health conditions or substance use disorders by providing compassionate case management tailored to their unique circumstances.

Skills

• Extensive hospital experience across various settings including emergency medicine, inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and post-acute care environments.
• Proven expertise in Level I and Level II trauma center operations with familiarity in trauma protocols and acute injury management.
• Strong background in ICU, PICU, pediatrics, or behavioral health services with an emphasis on patient assessment and physiology knowledge.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and those with disabilities or complex social needs.
• Skilled in medical records management using EMR/EHR systems while adhering to HIPAA standards for confidentiality.
• Excellent client communication skills paired with the ability to work effectively with families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of medical terminology relevant to hospital medicine, emergency medicine, mental health counseling, addiction counseling, and discharge planning.
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in high-pressure environments such as trauma centers or emergency departments.
• Familiarity with managed care principles and utilization management processes to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Competence in working with individuals experiencing mental health conditions or substance use disorders through compassionate case management approaches.

Embark on a meaningful career where your clinical skills make a tangible difference! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values your expertise and supports your professional growth as you help improve lives through dedicated case management services.

Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour

License/Certification:

• CBHCM (Required)

Work Location: Remote