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Case Manager Career Opportunity

Hiring for PRN/As Needed

PRN Rate: $35.00/hour; not eligible for benefits

Recognized for your abilities as a Case Manager

Are you ready for a Case Management role that brings your career closer to home and heart? Join Encompass Health, where being a Case Manager goes beyond just a job; it positions you as a vital link between exceptional care and the transformative impact on each patient's journey. As the leading provider of rehabilitation care in the nation, this opportunity allows you to leverage your clinical expertise while contributing to the well-being of individuals in your community. Manage resources, coordinate patient care from admission to post-discharge, and oversee interdisciplinary plan-of-care decisions. This is more than a career move; it's a chance to shape a future where care and compassion converge for truly meaningful outcomes.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits

At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one , you will have access to:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

• Work with interdisciplinary team, guiding treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to establish tentative discharge plan and contingency plans.
• Participate in planning for and the execution of patient discharge experience.
• Monitor patient experience: quality/timeliness/service appropriateness/payors/expectations.
• Facilitate team conferences weekly and coordinate all treatment plan modifications.
• Complete case management addendums and all required documentation.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations/standards, company policies/procedures, and department operations.
• Review/analyze case management reports, including Key Care Indicators, and plan appropriate actions.
• Understand commercial contract levels, exclusions, payor requirements, and recertification needs.
• Attend Acute Care Transfer (ACT) meetings to identify trends and collaboratively reduce ACTs.
• Meet with patient/family per Patient Arrival and Initial Visit Standard within 24 hrs. of admission.
• Perform assessment of goals and complete case management addendum within 48 hours of admission.
• Educate patient/family on rehabilitation and Case Manager role; establish communication plan.
• Schedule and facilitate family conferences as needed.
• Assist patient with timely procuring/planning of resources to avoid discharge delays or issues.
• Monitor compliance with regulations for orthotics and prosthetics ordering and payment.
• Make appropriate/timely referrals, including documentation to post discharge providers/physician
• Ensure accuracy of discharge and payor-related information in the patient record
• Participate in utilization review process: data collection, trend review, and resolution actions.
• Participate in case management on-call schedule as needed.

Qualifications

• License or Certification:

• • Must be qualified to independently complete an assessment within the scope of practice of his/her discipline (for example, RN, SW, OT, PT, ST, and Rehabilitation Counseling).
  • If licensure is required for one’s discipline within the state, individual must hold an active license.
  • Must meet eligibility requirements for CCM® or ACM™ certification upon entry into this position OR within two years of entry into the position.
  • CCM® or ACM™ certification required OR must be obtained within two years of being placed in the Case Manager II position.

·    Minimum Qualifications :

• •  For Nursing, must possess minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing, RN licensure with BSN preferred. A diploma is acceptable only in those states whose minimum requirement for licensure or certification is a diploma rather than an associate degree.
  •  For all other eligible licensed or certified health care professionals, must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and graduate degree is preferred.
  • 2 years of rehabilitation experience preferred.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.

We're eagerly looking forward to meeting you, and we genuinely mean that. Join us on this remarkable journey!

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Responsible for providing a variety of patient care activities under the supervision of a physician, advanced practice provider (APP), or registered nurse in accordance with established guidelines and standards.

Minimum Education Required: High School diploma or GED required. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or completion of a Nursing Assistant program is required. In lieu of formal education program, one (1) year of medical assistant or related clinical experience is required.

Minimum Experience Required: No experience is required with completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program. In lieu of formal education program, one (1) year of medical assistant or related clinical experience is required.

Minimum Licensure/Certification Required By Law: None

Additional Qualifications: BLS required. Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or a similarly recognized certifying organization required.

• Master's degree in social work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• Must have at least an associate license in the State of Georgia (LMSW, LAPC, LAMFT)
• Must apply for full licensure within 90 days of meeting State clinical and supervisory hour requirements.
• 2 or more years' experience in the evaluation and treatment of individuals whose age and psychological development are similar to traditional and non-traditional college students.

• Independent licensure in GA by start date (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, PhD)
• CPR/AED certification required within first year of employment.
• Training and 2 years or more of experience working with individuals from various backgrounds
• Skill and/or interest in preventive psychological education and outreach programs.
• 1 year or more of experience working in a college counseling center.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Two years of clinical background in a college or university counseling or mental health setting.
• Training and skills in providing telehealth services.
• Advanced skill with disorders typically seen at a university counseling service.
• Background and familiarity with accreditation (JC, APA, IACS) requirements and standards.
• Competence and background in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Knowledge or interest in mental health outreach programming.
• Ability and interest in working in a setting involved in the training and supervision of counseling and psychotherapy to students in training or post-graduate professionals.
• Background in providing supervision of counseling and psychotherapy.
• Competence and background in using an electronic health record.

• Clinical evaluation and counseling/psychotherapy to groups, couples, and individuals, provides crisis counseling, consultation and limited student outreach.
• Provide clinical supervision of new staff, as well as treatment planning, coordinating, referral, and documentation.

• Active involvement in all training programs including supervision of trainees, and educational activities

• Provide service through clinical workshops and liaison services to students, students groups, and members of the UGA community.

• Be an active, respectful, and engaged member of CAPS & UHC teams and work groups.
• Actively seek to improve services to eligible members of the UGA community.
• Participating in PI projects.
• Attend staff and other assigned meetings/committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Attend staff and other assigned clinical meetings/committees.

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Minimum Entry Salary *: Based On Experience

Location: Houston, Peach, and Crawford Counties

Services Area/Programs: Intensive Case Management

Description of Duties: The individual in this role will serve as Case Manager of the Intensive Case Management Team . The focus of this program is to provide community rehabilitative services that provide direct treatment and restorative interventions as well as case management. The ICM Team is dedicated to supporting clients in reducing psychiatric or substance use symptoms, promoting long-term symptom stability, and restoring essential community living and interpersonal skills. The team also provides immediate crisis intervention to de-escalate urgent situations and ensures timely connection to appropriate community services and resources. Responsibilities of the Case Manager include: Effectively manage a caseload of 15-30 individuals, completing the minimum requirements of no less than (4) face-to-face contacts per month in the individuals' home or choice of a safe community setting. Keep detailed progress notes of visits to home, community locations, and phone contacts. Complete all documentation in the electronic client database within 24-48 hours of service delivery. Meet productivity of no less than 55% or higher each month. Add goals/objectives to Plans of Care that are person-centered according to DBHDD guidelines. Provide follow-up and referral services for individuals as needed. Provide community resources and contacts to the individuals to facilitate delivery of supported housing and employment services as needed. Serve as liaison between individuals, their physicians, and other organizational components to ensure communication and linkage for continuity of care and services. Provide on-call assistance involving rotating on-call duties with team members. Transporting individuals served is a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in psychology or related field. Must have a valid, unrestricted Georgia Driver's License. Must be keyboard proficient.

Preferred Qualifications: One to two years of experience working with individuals with behavioral and substance use disorders. Master's degree in a related field.

Agency is an eligible worksite for the VA Education Benefit Program (Veterans)

Agency is an eligible work site for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Middle Flint Health & Wellness services the following 11 counties: Webster, Marion, Sumter, Schley, Taylor, Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Houston, Peach and Crawford.

Middle Flint Health & Wellness is a Drug Free Workplace. Current Middle Flint applications should be filled out carefully and completely. Describe background in full and make certain application is signed. Incomplete applications or applications with insufficient information can result in an applicant not being considered for the vacancy. Please KEEP a copy of your application. All applications must be received (not postmarked) by the above specified deadline. Finger- printing and/or Drug Screening may be required, if appointed. Any male applicant between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of having registered with the Selective Service as required by federal and state law, or of being exempt from such registration.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Middle Flint Health & Wellness does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. An applicant who has a disability which requires special accommodations should contact this office.

* ENTRY SALARY may be adjusted depending upon the selected candidate's qualifications and agency budget considerations.