HIV Medical Case Manager (Easton Clinic)

St. Luke's University Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Case Manager is responsible for providing case management services to persons with HIV/AIDS as directed by policies and procedures of the HOPE Program and associated funding agencies. This position is for the Bethlehem Clinic. Bilingual capability-Spanish language preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or sociology
A minimum of one year experience in HIV/AIDS management and assessment techniques preferred.
Knowledge of HIV risk behaviors and behavior change principles preferred.
Bilingual capability-Spanish language preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual capability-Spanish language preferred.
A minimum of one year experience in HIV/AIDS management and assessment techniques preferred.
Knowledge of HIV risk behaviors and behavior change principles preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide case management services to persons living with HIV/AIDS.
Case management activities include but are not limited to intake and screening, assessment, preparation of service coordination plans, referrals for service and placement, monitoring to assure compliance with and effectiveness of plan, service advocacy, and outcome evaluations.
Adheres to agency and state mandated regulations regarding confidentiality of HIV/AIDS care and services.
Consults with physicians, nurses, therapist and other members of the health care team to facilitate interdisciplinary care.
Follow recognized standards of case management practice as defined by governmental agencies and funding sources.
Attends all mandatory case management training and orientation programs.
Attends additional training opportunities as agency budget allows or as directed.
Ability to work well with diverse client populations and demonstrate sensitivity to persons with different cultural backgrounds or sexual orientation.
Provide an acceptable amount (60% of hours worked) of billable case management services.
Completes all required documents for client services according to agency policies and funding source contracts under supervisor’s direction.
Maintain accurate and complete client records in approved formats.
Demonstrate initiative in maintaining contact with clients to update service needs assessments.
Facilitate support groups or other agency programs as assigned.
If applicable, provide translation services to assist non-English speaking clients to access HIV- related services and care.
Actively participates in and supports agency public relations and fund raising events.
Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers.
Demonstrates an understanding of culture and social barriers to the exchange of health related information within the community.