Medical Case Manager I - R103761

Department:

Location: Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID: R103761

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Nursing or related field and three years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 4 (Hourly)

Position Description:

The Division of Infectious Diseases is seeking to hire a Medical Case Manager I. This position will serve as part of UofL Ryan White Kentucky Care Coordinator Program (KCCP) Medical Case Management Team. The Medical Case Manager will provide housing referral and advocacy services for UofL Ryan White eligible clients who are in compliance with stated program service and enrollment requirements. The Medical Case Manager will also provide direct case management support for assigned clients to drive improved client outcomes across the Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency (KIPDA) Region as part of the University of Louisville Ryan White Programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Short-Term, Emergency Housing Assistance and long-term housing referral services to Ryan White eligible clients enrolled in care with UofL KCCP.
• Complete Housing assessment, intake and transition housing plan; document the coordination of services to implement transition plan and monitor the plan to assess efficacy.
• Work collaboratively with Client Assigned Medical Case Manager to ensure appropriate coordination of Care around Housing resources and services provided.
• Maintain an active client caseload of 75+ clients by providing non-medical case management that includes counseling to ensure readiness for, and adherence to, complex HIV/AIDS treatments.
• Conduct initial acuity assessment of assigned client service needs and develop a comprehensive Service/Care Plan, and coordinate appropriate services to achieve objectives.
• Complete program eligibility documentation including HIV status/diagnosis, residency, and income every six months.
• Re-evaluate and make adaptations to the service treatment plan, at least every six months, as necessary during the annual eligibility period.
• Document case management updates in Careware database including types of services provided, encounters/ communication, and duration and frequency of the encounters.
• Assist patients to access other public and private programs for which they may be eligible.
• Coordinate and follow up on medical visits, labs, and assessment of viral load suppression.
• Provide clients with educational information regarding disease transmission and prevention methods and encourage a healthy lifestyle over the course of continued case management.
• Participate in ongoing HIV education and attend Ryan White Part B services conference and seminars.
• Participate in clinical quality management activities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.