ALTCS Case Manager
About The Position
You have a place in the health care industry. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference – and real change in the health care industry – you belong at Banner Health. Apply today. As an ALTCS Case Manager, you will work remotely with the exception of travel in the Pima or Cochise County areas to conduct assessments at member's homes and facilities. Hours are Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM. If you have knowledge of ALTCS and experience working with an elderly population this may be the role for you! Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work
- Two years of experience serving persons who are elderly and/or persons with physical disabilities or who are determined to have a Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual, preferred in some assignments.
- Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Is the primary contact for the ALTCS member, explaining the program to members, including their rights and responsibilities, the grievance and appeal system and other information according to regulations.
- Comprehensively assesses and documents the member’s bio psychosocial functioning in accordance with AHCCCS time frames, identifying the individual’s strengths and needs.
- Develop and implements a service plan based on the member’s strengths, needs and placement preferences, authorizes and coordinates with provider agencies.
- Assists the member to define personal goals, identifying barriers to achieving these goals and encouraging the member to resolve the difficulties identified.
- Acts as a facilitator and/or advocate for the member in dealing with issues with providers, community programs or other organizations.
- Acts as a gatekeeper to ensure that the member is receiving the most appropriate, cost-effective services in the most appropriate setting.
- Facility based while remaining within budgetary allowances. Internal customers: all levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. External customers: physicians, payers, community agencies, provider networks and regulatory agencies.
Benefits
- option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
