Care Manager, RN - Remote

Author Health, LLC • FL, US, FL

18d • $83,000 - $85,000 • Remote

About The Position

Author Health is seeking a committed, empathetic Registered Nurse to coordinate care for adults with behavioral health needs alongside their medical treatment. The Care Manager supports improved patient health outcomes, reduced avoidable emergency department and inpatient utilization, and seamless transitions from facilities to home to help prevent readmissions. The role involves coordinating wrap-around outpatient care for people with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and dementia, including older adults. This position is fully remote, with minimal travel anticipated, up to 10%. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas, Florida, or a multistate compact jurisdiction.
• At least 3 years of experience in behavioral health or medical case management.
• Strong understanding of behavioral health conditions, treatments, and evidence-based practices.
• Strong understanding of chronic medical conditions in adults that can lead to emergency department or inpatient hospital presentations, and interventions to prevent those presentations.
• Excellent assessment, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in electronic health records and other healthcare technologies.
• Dedication to patient-centered care and advocacy.
• Ability to use a computer.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Case Management (CCM) or a similar credential.
• Experience working with diverse populations and understanding of cultural considerations in healthcare.
• Knowledge of community resources and support services for patients with behavioral health and complex medical needs.
• Prior experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, or community health setting.
• Bilingual Spanish-English or Haitian Creole-English, with strong verbal and written communication skills in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of patients' behavioral health and medical needs.
• Remove barriers to engagement in healthcare services to support medication and treatment adherence.
• Develop personalized care plans in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
• Coordinate and oversee care-plan implementation to support patients' goals and objectives.
• Perform medication reconciliation, review medication histories, identify discrepancies, and ensure accurate documentation during care transitions.
• Educate patients about health conditions, treatment options, and self-management strategies.
• Advocate for timely access to appropriate medical and behavioral health services.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, licensed clinical social workers, and field workers.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate, current documentation of patient interactions and interventions.
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and daily huddles.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 3.5% company match.
• Low-cost benefits package for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave.
• Nine paid holidays and two additional flex holidays, for 11 total.
• Performance-based bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed