Social Worker / Care Manager (Adults)

Penobscot Community Health Care | Hampden, ME, United States

Posted Date 11/14/2024
Full job description

PCHC’s Care Management team is looking for a Social Worker/Care Manager (MHRT/C or eligible)! This position will support our adult patient populations and serve on highly motivated, interdisciplinary care teams with a passion for excellence in care. We’re looking for a qualified human who is positive, innovative, and mission-focused to connect our patients to the care and resources that they need. Sound like you? Apply today and make a difference!

What’s it like to work at PCHC? Find out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyC3DFYq0zg

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Highlights of the position:

  • Provides high-quality care and service to our patients by demonstrating empathy, kindness, effective communication and advocacy.
  • Serves on an interdisciplinary team to identify and support patients in need of Care Management services, performing assessments of clinical and social status, and determining medical behavior and social needs. Typical activities include:
    • Collaborates with providers, staff, and team members on a daily basis.
    • Educates providers regarding the patient’s needs.
    • Participates in collaboration of patient care by meeting with patients in-person, by phone, or by Telehealth.
  • Coordinates and communicates with community support and social service systems for the benefit of patients and families, maintaining confidentiality of patient records in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and PCHC policies.
  • Establishes and maintains collegial relationships with community providers/contacts to expedite referrals to community resources. Liaisons and advocates with community providers to promote and support patient needs.
  • Engages and supports patients to ensure they feel heard, respected, and involved in their care.

Join PCHC's nationally recognized non-profit organization:

  • Federally Qualified Health Center offering integrated Medical Home Model
  • Collegial professional atmosphere with informed leadership
  • Flexible schedules supportive of work/life balance
  • Competitive compensation and generous benefits
  • PCHC cares for the WHOLE person, offering a broad range of services, including Psychiatry & Mental Health, Dental, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Geriatrics, Lab & X-Ray, Physical Therapy and Podiatry all within one organization.

Education and Experience:

  • BS in Social Work or Social Services related field required for Pediatric Care Managers
  • MHRT-C required or eligibility for MHRT-C within for Adult Care Managers
  • Minimum of three years direct experience in social work in a health care setting required
  • Must have experience helping patients using community agencies
  • Having a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and/or an appropriate length of driving experience for insurance purposes is required. Any concerns raised by the results of a driving record check will be subject to an individualized review to determine whether the infraction is relevant to the individual’s ability to perform the responsibilities of the position, in accordance with PCHC’s Automobile Safety and Background Check policy.
  • Will have up-to-date training and certification in Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support issued by American heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health & Safety Institute. Must obtain within 2 weeks if not current at hire.

Curious, or interested to learn more? Apply today! You can request a full copy of the detailed job description by emailing recruitment@pchc.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications


Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Type
Regular
Industry
Healthcare | Management

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