What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHSO Social Work Care Manager - Hybrid position at University of Vermont Health?
Please note: This position will support Porter Medical Center Primary Care Clinics-Middlebury and Brandon. The position is hybrid, allowing for remote work and requiring a weekly onsite presence within our clinics.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Coordinates the care and services of selected patient populations across the continuum of illness; promotes effective utilization and monitoring of health care resources; and assumes a role with the interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient-centered, clinical and resource outcomes. Proactively identifies and intervenes to address barriers to treatment, health, wellness, prevention, improvement and outcomes. Serves as an important link between the patient, the healthcare teams, the payers and the community. Actively participates in mentorship, training, and process improvement within their assigned team.
EDUCATION:
Master's in social work from an accredited school of social work. LICSW Preferred.
Case management accreditation required by a nationally recognized accrediting body for case
management (examples: CCM, ACM or ANCC certifications) preferred and required within 2 years of hire.
EXPERIENCE:
2-3 years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting (or equivalent)
Care Management/Care Coordination experience required