Case Manager

Vynca•San Mateo, CA

21d•Remote

About The Position

We're seeking an exceptional Lead Care Manager (LCM) to join our team. Under the direction of the Director of Enhanced Care Management, ECM Clinical Manager and/or ECM Program Manager, the LCM serves as the client’s primary point of contact and works with all their providers such as doctors, specialists, pharmacists, social services providers, and others to make sure everyone is in agreement about the client’s needs and care. The LCM manages client cases, coordinates health care benefits, provides education and facilitates member access to care in a timely and cost-effective manner. The LCM collaborates and communicates with client’s caregivers/family support persons, other providers and others in the Care Team in order to promote wellness, recovery, independence, resilience, and member empowerment, while ensuring access to appropriate services and maximizing member benefit. This is a critical role and we're looking to fill it as soon as possible.

Requirements

Willing and able to work Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Pacific Time, with the possibility of evenings and weekends
2+ years experience as a care manager, care navigator, or community health worker supporting vulnerable populations
Experience working in a remote setting
Working knowledge of government and community resources related to social determinants of health
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Positive interpersonal skills required
Must have general computer skills and a working knowledge of Google Workspace, MS Office and the internet
At this time we are only considering applicants in the following states: California, Georgia, Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, and Washington.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Assess member needs in the areas of physical health, mental health, SUD, oral health, palliative care, memory care, trauma-informed care, social supports, housing, and referral and linkage to community-based services and supports
Oversees the development of the client care plans and goal settings
Offer services where the member resides, seeks care, or finds most easily accessible, including office-based, telehealth, or field-based services
Connect clients to other social services and supports that are needed
Advocate on behalf of the client with health care professionals (e.g. PCP, etc.)
Utilize evidence-based practices, such as Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, and Trauma-Informed Care principles
Conduct outreach and engagement activities in order to facilitate linkage to the ECM program and log activity in the Client Relationship Management (CRM) system
Evaluate client’s progress and update SMART goals
Provide mental health promotion
Arrange transportation (e.g., ACCESS)
Complete all documentation, including outcome measures within the timeframes established by the individual care plans
Maintain up-to-date patient health records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and other business systems
Complete monthly reporting to ensure program compliance
Attend training as assigned