Case Worker II - Infectious Diseases

Washington University in St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

47d

About The Position

Responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating and evaluating the care of patients.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Nice To Haves

• Case Management
• Clinical Evaluations
• Community Resources
• Computer Literacy
• Effective Written Communication
• Family Support
• HIPAA Compliance
• Oral Communications
• Patient Care
• Patient Education
• Prevention Programs
• Referral Coordination
• Team Collaboration
• Team Communication

Responsibilities

• Arranges and coordinates referrals from testing sites, hospitals, clients living with HIV, and community partners for individuals newly diagnosed with HIV or those out of care.
• Conducts initial intakes, eligibility screenings, and needs assessments.
• Educates clients/families about HIV care, treatment options, and available support services in order to optimize adherence to care.
• Assigns clients to case managers based on needs, eligibility, and program requirements.
• Schedules appointments with medical providers and case managers as needed.
• Provides proactive follow-up to confirm clients are successfully linked to medical care and support services.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in electronic databases and client records.
• Tracks referrals, outcomes, and linkage-to-care metrics for quality assurance and reporting.
• Communicates effectively with providers, case managers, and testing staff to ensure coordinated client support.
• Adheres to all state laws and the department’s rules and regulations regarding confidentiality, HIPAA, and institutional standards.
• Collaborates with case managers from other regions when a client resides outside of program service boundaries.
• Participates in continuous training and education, including attendance at staff meeting and community meetings as assigned.
• Functions as part of a multidisciplinary HIV specialty healthcare team and participates in case conferences, team meetings, and professional development trainings as scheduled.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees