HIV Medical Case Manager (Easton Clinic)

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

2d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Luke's is dedicated to an unwavering commitment to excellence in caring for the sick and injured, educating healthcare providers, and improving access to care in the communities they serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay. The Medical Case Manager is responsible for providing case management services to persons with HIV/AIDS, adhering to the policies and procedures of the HOPE Program and associated funding agencies. This position is for the Bethlehem Clinic, with bilingual capability (Spanish language) preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or sociology
Ability to work well with diverse client populations and demonstrate sensitivity to persons with different cultural backgrounds or sexual orientation.
Demonstrates an understanding of culture and social barriers to the exchange of health related information within the community.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide case management services to persons living with HIV/AIDS, including 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.
Adhere to agency and state mandated regulations regarding confidentiality of HIV/AIDS care and services.
Consult 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.
Attend all mandatory case management training and orientation programs, and additional training opportunities as agency budget allows or as directed.
Provide an acceptable amount (60% of hours worked) of billable case management services.
Complete 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 participate in and support agency public relations and fund raising events.
Function as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers.