ALTCS Case Manager

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$26 - $44•Hybrid

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 Maricopa County areas to conduct assessments at members' 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. Banner Plans & Networks (BPN) is an accountable care organization that joins Arizona's largest health care provider, Banner Health, and an extensive network of primary care and specialty physicians to provide the most comprehensive healthcare solutions for Maricopa County and parts of Pinal County. Through BPN, known nationally as an innovative leader in new health care models, insurance plans and physicians are coming together to work collaboratively to keep members in optimal health, while reducing costs. This position is responsible for assessing, documenting and monitoring the overall functional, physical and behavioral health status of members assigned to them. Based on the assessments, the case manager, collaborating with the member and his/her support system, develops a service plan that meets member needs in the most cost-effective and most integrated setting.

Requirements

Completion of a 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.