TRAUMA RECOVERY CENTER AMBULATORY/OUTPATIENT SETTING
This position will be in the outpatient Trauma Recovery Center. Applicant should have experience with providing psychotherapy and other BH interventions such as CBT, motivational interviewing, etc. Applicant should also have a basic understanding of case management/care coordination and community resources. Applicant will be working with survivors of trauma and violent crime. Preferring training in trauma-informed care/working with trauma populations.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Case Manager is an interdependent member of the patient-centered care team or treatment team responsible for the collaborative practice of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy for options and services to meet an individuals and familys comprehensive health care needs through communication and available resources to promote patient safety, quality of care and cost-effective outcomes. Addresses the needs of patients who have experienced a critical event or diagnosis that requires complex management strategies and the extensive use of resources to optimize health outcomes along the care continuum. Provides services to patients from ambulatory, inpatient or health plan settings.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelors degree in nursing or related professional field (i.e., social work, counseling, health education, etc.) or a Masters degree of Social Work. Minimum (3) three years of clinical experience. Excellent verbal communication and written documentation skills. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with internal and external customers and all levels of the organization. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills. Strong computer skills and knowledge. Experience in discharge planning, home health care, rehabilitative medicine, community health or managed care preferred. Knowledge of preventive service guidelines, clinical practice guidelines, behavior change theory, Medicare and Medicaid regulations and case management principles. Knowledge of medical ethics and legal implications related to case management. Understanding of social determinants of health and their impact on a patients wellbeing. Well versed in facilitating community resources to meet the needs of diverse populations. Strong organizational, planning and implementation skills with the ability to handle multiple complex patients needs simultaneously. Strong sense of compassion with the ability to successfully advocate for patients and their families.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) with a valid, unrestricted State of Michigan license. Certification in Case Management (CCM) by the Commission for Case Management Certification (CCMC) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM) by the American Case Management. Required within three (3) years of hire.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
Department: Trauma Recovery Center [MDHHS]
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable