LMHC)

Vinfen•Allston, MA

About The Position

The Clinical Care Manager (CCM) provides intensive care coordination and clinical care management for MassHealth Members with complex medical and behavioral health needs who are enrolled in an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) or Managed Care Organization (MCO) plan. The CCM collaborates with the Community Partner team and the clinical staff of each Enrollee's ACO/MCO's plan to minimize duplicative efforts, promote integrated care, ensure quality and continuity of care, and support the values of person centered planning, Community First and SAMHSA Recovery Principles. The CCM is at the helm of organizing and coordinating resources and services in response to the Enrollee's healthcare needs across multiple settings, and inclusive of both LTSS and SDH needs. This role drives outreach and engagement, assessment and care planning, care transitions, health and wellness coaching, as well as community and social services connections in partnership with Enrollees and their care teams.

Requirements

Ability to effectively represent the organization in a variety of circumstances and forums
Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served to live, work, have meaningful relationships, and receive the resources and supports needed in their community of choice
Knowledge of person-centered, strengths-based, recovery-oriented values, and principles and modalities
Knowledge of clinical and psychiatric rehabilitation values, principles, and techniques
Knowledge of health risks of prevalent with adults with SMI/SUD
Knowledge of health promotion and clinical care coordination techniques
Knowledge of motivational interviewing, stage of change and harm reduction techniques
Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally responsive services
Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability, and gender issues
Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with Enrollees
Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community, and other resources
Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
Knowledge of available community health, mental health, and SUD services and resources
Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices
Ability to triage/balance competing priorities
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
Ability to work independently as well as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Minimum of 5 years’ clinical and case management experienced preferred.
Experience working with people living with SMI and/or SUD.
Master’s Degree required.
Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. - If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position.
Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.
Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.
Ability to assist PS with tasks of daily living.
Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed.
Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility.
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, staff, and external representatives.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
CPR required within two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
“Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts” in state of service required; MA license to practice independently (LICSW, LMHC) preferred.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to bi-lingual/bi-cultural applicants and those with lived experience of psychiatric conditions

Responsibilities

Outreach to and engage Enrollees of an ACO plan as referred to CP program.
Coordinate the completion of the Comprehensive Assessment (CA).
Review/sign off on Comprehensive Assessment, as indicated.
Conduct initial and ongoing risk assessment; design personal crisis management plans, relapse prevention and harm reduction strategies with members who have been identified as behaviorally complex.
Coordinate the development, implementation, and ongoing review of the Person Centered Treatment Plan (PCTP) inclusive of any LTSS and / or SDH needs or goals of the Enrollee.
Organize and facilitate the effective functioning of the Interdisciplinary Care Team (ICT), including coordinating meetings, facilitating communication and documentation.
Drive referrals regarding connections to any community or social services that align with the Enrollees needs and goals.
Submit CA, PCTP and all PCTP updates in accordance with the data sharing agreement CP and ACO/MCO Plan.
Collaborate closely with PCP and other providers, including but not limited to community resources, to assure appropriate referrals based on level of care needed to optimize outcomes and minimize risk.
Collaborate with ACO Plan, PCP, and other health care providers regarding changes in services, care transitions, crisis intervention while focusing on continuity and quality of client care and potential efficiencies and cost-savings.
Manage care transitions through collaboration with Enrollee, community provider staff, ICT and hospital staff to ensure a safe discharge plan and a well-coordinated implementation of that plan.
Ensure for medication review and reconciliation as triggered by a care transition or by a medication change through an outpatient medical or psychiatric visit.
Perform other duties, as required.