Social Work Care Coordinator

Overview
Department Overview
Our subsidiary is responsible for coordinating care for healthy eligible individuals, those with multiple chronic conditions, pregnant women, and men and women needing family planning. The goal of the program is to ensure an effective and efficient delivery of care. This area works with low income populations to improve the quality of care programs and community outreach.
Primary Responsibilities
This position performs care management for clients enrolled by the State of Alabama Medicaid Office. Our subsidiary provides this care management for clients enrolled in waiver programs designated by State of Alabama Medicaid and identified as high risk for permanent transition to a skilled nursing facility. Performance guidelines are in place to ensure that sound care plans are developed and acted upon in a timely manner so as to improve the clients overall health and mitigate risks to allow the client to remain in the community setting for as long as possible. This care manager performs face-to-face meetings with the client on an as needed basis to gain a full understanding of their challenges. This position will primarily provide services to home care and community based populations identified as needing care management and transitional services from inpatient facilities.
Note: This is a field based position with required travel in the Northwest region of the Alabama Coordinated Health Network (ACHN). The incumbent will travel daily to serve members in their local area. The Northwest Region of the Alabama Coordinated Health Network (ACHN) supports members in the following counties: Lauderdale, Colbert, Lawrence, Franklin, Marion, Winston, Walker, Fayette, Lamar, Tuscaloosa, Pickens, Bibb, Hale, Greene and Sumter. The incumbent should live within or in close proximity to the counties outlined in the coverage area.
Summary Of Qualifications

• Knowledge of Alabama Medicaid regulations and guidelines is preferred
• Experience working in a home setting as a Case Manager or Care Coordinator is preferred
• Bachelors of Science in Social Work
• Willingness to travel as required for the job
• Experience in a position exercising independent judgement and decision making
• Two years of complex pediatric experience is preferred
• Experience analyzing clinical situations and making informed decisions
• Experience in a position working with medical providers and/or community resource agencies
• Experience in a position demonstrating exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communications
• Active Alabama license in good standing as a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW)

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