What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Manager position at The Judge Group?
Job Summary
The Care Manager conducts comprehensive health risk assessments, develops individualized care plans, and coordinates services for members in managed care programs. This role focuses 85% on care management across hospitals, SNFs, LTACs, recuperative care, and member homes, ensuring holistic support for physical, functional, social, psychological, cultural, and linguistic needs.[ from prior]
Key Responsibilities
Care Management (85%)
The Care Manager conducts comprehensive health risk assessments, develops individualized care plans, and coordinates services for members in managed care programs. This role focuses 85% on care management across hospitals, SNFs, LTACs, recuperative care, and member homes, ensuring holistic support for physical, functional, social, psychological, cultural, and linguistic needs.[ from prior]
Key Responsibilities
Care Management (85%)
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style=""> Complete standardized health risk assessments and annual disease-specific clinical evaluations of members' physical, functional, social, psychological status, cultural/linguistic needs, caregiver resources, and benefits.
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style=""> Perform post-discharge assessments post-hospital/ED, covering status updates, follow-up scheduling, DME/supplies, and community resources.
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style=""> Develop member-specific care plans with prioritized SMART goals; review/update annually or upon condition changes.
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style=""> Conduct regular outreach, face-to-face meetings (hospitals, SNFs, LTACs, member homes), and schedule follow-ups to track progress and barriers.
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style=""> Coordinate with members, families, providers, Community Supports, LTSS, behavioral health/substance use services, physicians, specialists, agencies, and vendors.
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style=""> Participate in Interdisciplinary Care Team meetings, route complex cases to leadership, and maintain detailed documentation.
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style=""> Advocate for funding, treatment options, timelines, and progress evaluation.
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style=""> Support departmental goals with focus on customer service, dignity, and accountability.
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style=""> Document interventions per protocol and report productivity metrics.
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style=""> Handle additional projects as assigned.
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style=""> Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, gerontology, public health, or social science.
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style=""> 5 years clinical and/or managed care experience.
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style=""> Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance (20% fieldwork).
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style=""> LVN, LMFT, or Master’s in social work, gerontology, public health, or related field.
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style=""> Behavioral health or substance use case management experience.
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style=""> Certified Case Manager (CCM).
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style=""> Bilingual (English Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, or Vietnamese).
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style=""> Build rapport across levels; work independently with sound judgment.
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style=""> Communicate clearly (verbal/written); manage flexible schedule (occasional evenings/weekends).
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style=""> Organize, analyze, problem-solve; proficient in Microsoft Office and care platforms.
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style=""> Thrive in fast-paced settings, managing multiple projects and teams.
Salary : $30 - $34