MILITARY CARE COORDINATOR

UHS • Savannah, GA

2d

About The Position

The primary role of the Case Manager is to coordinate admissions and the after-care needs of each service member, veteran, or dependent based on recommendations of the clinicians, base commands, and patient?s goals. This is a person-centered process which is driven by an individualized treatment plan that functions to maintain the individual?s well-being and prioritize treatment goals and objectives. The Case Manager will familiarize him/herself with community and military resources and draw upon them through linkages and referrals to assist patients in accessing the network of resources that will help maintain their community and/or military status and promote further growth to maximize functional independence. The Case Manager completes all processes, procedures, and case management activities directly related to admission to and discharge from the Military program. The Case Manager will work collaboratively with the Director of Military Programs to ensure timely communication with military bases and referral sources. They will ensure all documents are sent to the appropriate team or agency and all follow-up appointments are annotated on the service member?s discharge instructions. The Case Manager also works collaboratively with clinicians, service members, military and community agencies as needed, with the goal of linking patients to appropriate continuing care resources such as behavioral health, ASAP, Social Work or CAFAC. The Case Manager acts as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, and serves as an advocate for the patient.

Requirements

• Bachelor's level degree in Human Services.
• At least two years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to focus on new lead generation, quality referral source development, and maintenance of current accounts.
• Extensive knowledge of military culture.
• Ability to perform assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to make sound, independent judgments based on ethical principles.
• Skills in trouble-shooting, flexibility, and prioritizing workload.
• Ability to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members.
• Effective comprehensive reading skills.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional information, data, marketing trends, and industry-related policy.
• Possession of a valid state driver's license with appropriate endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions and after-care needs of service members, veterans, or dependents.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Utilize community and military resources through referrals and linkages.
• Manage all processes, procedures, and case management activities related to program admission and discharge.
• Communicate with military bases and referral sources.
• Ensure documents are sent to appropriate teams/agencies and follow-up appointments are noted.
• Collaborate with clinicians, service members, military, and community agencies to link patients to continuing care resources.
• Act as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Serve as an advocate for the patient.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level