Case Worker II - Infectious Diseases

Washington University in St Louis • Taylor, MI

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Provide client-centered HIV case management services and thorough bio-psychosocial assessment for individuals in coordination with the multidisciplinary healthcare team. The position will create and implement multidisciplinary care plans to include identification of educational needs and community resource referral and coordination; provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling to assist the client/family in coping with illness, disclosure of diagnosis, confidentiality issues, familial grieving, and death/dying; and coordinate access to resources in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal guidelines and procedures. Includes management of more intensive caseload, including some clients with significant health concerns who receive home-based care. Activities include frequent assessment of needs to verify eligibility for services, planning and ordering of home-based care, and managing ongoing paperwork and documentation required to maintain eligibility for home-based care. The Case Worker II will abide by the same strict standard of patient confidentiality that applies to all Washington University staff. The Case Worker II will work under the under the direction of senior staff. In addition to the provision of direct client services, the Case Worker II provides one of the following lead/coordination roles/duties: 1) A more intensive level (often community-based) services which requires strong clinical skills and ability to work independently; 2) Project Coordination responsibilities (special projects, reporting, caseload assignments); or 3) Clinical mentorship and/or training of CW I positions.

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.
• Not Applicable
• A driver's license is not required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Case Management
• Clinical Evaluations
• Community Resources
• Computer Literacy
• Effective Written Communication
• HIPAA Compliance
• Oral Communications
• Patient Care
• Patient Education
• Prevention Programs
• Referral Coordination
• Team Collaboration
• Team Communication

Responsibilities

• Conducts a comprehensive sensitive assessment with the client and family/support network as appropriate, in order to develop a plan of care to meet identified needs.
• Arranges and coordinates service referrals for the client/family as needed; provides ongoing monitoring of the activities implemented to carry out the plan of care.
• Refers clients/families to public benefits programs as eligible.
• Provides regular contact with enrolled clients and documents all contacts and service coordination activities in client records as required by program guidelines.
• Educates clients/families about the basic medical and psychosocial aspects of disease in order to optimize adherence to care.
• Provides proactive follow up, tracking symptoms and treatment responses.
• Adheres to all applicable state laws and the department’s rules and regulations regarding programs.
• Stays abreast of new resources, programs and developments.
• Participates in continuous training and education, including attendance at staff meeting and community meetings as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• 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!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• 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