Care Manager / Social Worker

Salud Family Health•Commerce City, CO

4d•$20 - $23

About The Position

Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients, where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work together and coordinate efforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve the quality of our patient's lives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. We are looking for a Full-Time Care Manager to join our family. As a Care Manager with Salud, you will be responsible for coordinating the care of SALUD patients that are stratified as “high risk”, with emphasis on those enrolled in the Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC). The aim is to improve patient health and reduce healthcare costs. Your primary role will be to develop comprehensive care plans that address the medical and social needs of each patient. The Care Manager will work closely with SALUD patients, SALUD clinics, local community hospitals, community members, and partner agencies. The Care Manager will work in a team-based approach, interacting with various staff members across departments, as well as supporting patients and their families to facilitate self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change. The Care Manager will adhere to the spirit of the SALUD mission statement while performing assigned duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in social work or a health-related field preferred
Experience in care management, patient navigation, or social work preferred
Experience in a community health setting or with underserved populations preferred
Computer knowledge and skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Bilingual English/Spanish required

Responsibilities

Assist in risk stratification of high-risk Salud patients, with an emphasis on patients enrolled in the ACC
The Care Manager acts as a patient advocate for our vulnerable population by ensuring that the patient is fully informed and comfortable with their visit to Salud
Works in conjunction with other Medical Providers, Dental Providers, Behavioral Health Providers, and all other staff to ensure that the patient obtains the highest standard of integrated healthcare
Make initial contact with patients assigned to the ACC
Assist in assessing patient’s medical, dental, behavioral, and social needs.
Develop a comprehensive care program for patients, with referrals to internal and external resources
Provide care management, follow-up, and support services to high-risk Salud patients, with an emphasis on ACC patients
Follows procedures for the electronic health records system
Assist patients with applying and accessing assistance programs
Provide ongoing individualized support to patients in the ACC

Benefits

Starting pay range - $20 to $23 per hour
5-day work week – Mon to Fri – 8 am to 5 pm
Medical PPO Plan (Similar to ACA Exchange Platinum Benefit Coverage Levels)
Low employee premiums, especially given rich benefits
$25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network)
Low deductibles and co-insurance
Free provider visits and services at all Salud facilities
Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies
Dental PPO plan
Includes Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities
Vision
Generous vacation accrual
10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)
Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud contributes 5% of your compensation each month (no matching employee contribution is required…you receive the contribution no matter what). Employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible.
403b Retirement savings plan. You can contribute pre-tax or after-tax (Roth) towards your retirement savings.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Life and AD&D
Supplemental Life and AD&D
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Program