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Case manager job at Willis-Knighton
Willis Knighton Work Kare, the leader in occupational medicine for Northwest Louisiana, is currently seeking a LPN/Case Manager to work at our Greenwood Road clinic. The position involves being a part of a dynamic team including physicians, clinical staff, and office staff.
The job duties include, but are not limited to, medical coordination of work-related injuries, maintaining contact with employers, and obtaining referral authorizations from worker's compensation insurance carriers.
In addition, the case manager will be trained in clinic nursing and must be willing to go onsite, when necessary, to service employer groups.
Effective communication, compassionate care, organization, and customer service are key components of this position.
Previous case management, worker's compensation, or occupational medicine experience is preferred, but not required.
Clinician (LPN/RN) Urology/Full-Time
Louisiana jobs
Description Primary Care Clinician nurse will work collaboratively with physicians, staff and other health care professionals to provide a smooth health care continuum for all patients within the clinic setting. The nurse is an integral member of the clinic care team who works to ensure safety, best practice and high quality standards of care are maintained across the continuum. The RN is responsible for coordinating a variety of patient wellness and chronic illness activities for the clinic's entire patient population. Success will be measured by the results of the outcome performance measures of the population of patients in the clinic. (eg. Patient Satisfaction, ACO, HCC, clinic quality dashboards). The RN acts in a clinical leadership role utilizing concepts of critical thinking and creative problem solving to ensure positive outcomes in the delivery of clinical care. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing. BSN preferred CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Licensed by State of New Mexico as an RN. BLS Certification issued through American Heart Association required, or within 2 weeks of hire date. SKILLS: Knowledge of and practical use of good business Ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal skill Demonstrates effective teaching techniques, applying adult learning principles. Demonstrates the ability to coordinate and implement appropriate educational materials for patients and their support systems. EXPERIENCE: One year experience working as a nurse in a clinical setting. NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: CSVCG Dyad In conjunction with clinic leadership and dyads: Supervises daily activities of medical assistants. In conjunction with Clinic leadership ensures timely orientation and competencies completion for all clinical support staff. Ensures provision of uninterrupted clinical care. Provides feedback to manager for annual performance evaluations of clinical staff. ENVIRONMENT: -Bloodborne pathogen: B PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighting up to 50 pounds. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Frequent exposure to bodily fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
Social Worker - Bilingual in Spanish
New Orleans, LA jobs
Your job is more than a job.
The Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW)for the Trauma Program provides clinical social work services for patients and their families. Responsible for psychosocial assessments and discharge planning for patients with complex psychosocial and medical problems. Assists patients and their families in coping with difficulties related to hospital admission, illness, treatment, and discharge. Provides assessment, planning intervention, and evaluation of patient/family needs throughout the hospital stay.
Your Everyday
Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day shift
Completes psychosocial assessment, develops plans and carries out interventions for patients identified through referral and case finding to have psychosocial risk factors. Conducts assessment of patient's psychosocial needs through intensive interviewing of patient and family members, conferring with interdisciplinary team, and reviewing medical record. Evaluates coping skills, cognitive and intellectual functioning, support systems, resources, and other factors, that could affect responses to illness, treatment and discharge plan. Identifies barriers and plans for intervention to overcome or lessen barriers to achieve outcome as evidenced by treatment plan. Communicates findings and plan to interdisciplinary team. Documents assessment, plan and interventions in medical record. Provides short term supportive counseling for individuals experiencing a temporary or situational problem. Performs assessment for cases of suspected elder, child, sexual or domestic abuse or neglect. Complies with required reporting, according to state law and hospital policy. Utilizes crisis intervention skills to assist victims/families of child abuse, elder abuse, domestic violence, sexual/criminal assault and traumatic injury. Acts as active team member in the discharge planning process with primary responsibility for identifying complicating social and financial factors and barriers to appropriate discharge. Facilitates family meetings when there is disagreement or lack of clarity around goals of care and plan of care. Collaborates with the health care team to help resolve family conflict around care decisions. Maintains a working knowledge of available community resources by establishing a relationship with liaisons and admissions staff at agencies and facilities in the region.
The Must-Haves
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Social Worker (LCSW or LMSW) from the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners
Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred
WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)
Clinical Supervisor (RN) Operating Room /Full-Time
Denham Springs, LA jobs
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
The Clinical Supervisor, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Nursing Department Director/Manager, is accountable for ongoing shift leadership and operations of a clinical department and for nursing care safety and quality. The Clinical Supervisor uses sound human resource and budget principles to guide the daily provision of nursing services to patients and families. The Clinical Supervisor supports comprehensive patient and family services through effective participation with the interdisciplinary team. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for supervising nursing department associates and providing patient care when needed. Coaches and guides employees under his/her supervision. Demonstrates Professionalism and Excellence by performing as role model for clinical and service excellence.
Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. BSN preferred. National specialty certification preferred.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current RN license in the State of New Mexico. Current BLS Certification. Current ACLS Certification or obtain within 6 months. Current PALS/NRP if applicable to area. Current TNCC if applicable to area or obtain within 6 months. Current CPI or equivalent must be obtained within six months for Behavioral Health and Emergency Department. BLS, ACLS and PALS must be issued through American Heart Association.
SKILLS: Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.
EXPERIENCE: 3 years relevant experience preferred but not required.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to: Nursing Leadership
ENVIRONMENT:
-Bloodborne pathogen: B
Works irregular hours. Multiple simultaneous activities of patient care. Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. Exposure to varying unpredictable situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing. Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics. Occasionally positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or equipment. Hearing and visual acuity within normal limits. xevrcyc Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.
Clinical Supervisor (RN) Medical Surgical Services/Full-time
Denham Springs, LA jobs
Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.
The Clinical Supervisor, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Nursing Department Director/Manager, is accountable for ongoing shift leadership and operations of a clinical department and for nursing care safety and quality. The Clinical Supervisor uses sound human resource and budget principles to guide the daily provision of nursing services to patients and families. The Clinical Supervisor supports comprehensive patient and family services through effective participation with the interdisciplinary team. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for supervising nursing department associates and providing patient care when needed. Coaches and guides employees under his/her supervision. Demonstrates Professionalism and Excellence by performing as role model for clinical and service excellence.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. BSN preferred. National specialty certification preferred.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current RN license in the State of New Mexico. Current BLS Certification. Current ACLS Certification or obtain within 6 months. Current PALS/NRP if applicable to area. Current TNCC if applicable to area or obtain within 6 months. Current CPI or equivalent must be obtained within six months for Behavioral Health and Emergency Department. BLS, ACLS and PALS must be issued through American Heart Association.
SKILLS: Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.
EXPERIENCE: 3 years relevant experience preferred but not required.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to: Nursing Leadership
ENVIRONMENT:
-Bloodborne pathogen: B
Works irregular hours. Multiple simultaneous activities of patient care. Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. Exposure to varying unpredictable situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing. Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics. Occasionally positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or equipment. Hearing and visual acuity within normal limits. xevrcyc Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.
Clinician (LPN/RN) Urology/Full-Time
Denham Springs, LA jobs
Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.
: Primary Care Clinician nurse will work collaboratively with physicians, staff and other health care professionals to provide a smooth health care continuum for all patients within the clinic setting. The nurse is an integral member of the clinic care team who works to ensure safety, best practice and high quality standards of care are maintained across the continuum. The RN is responsible for coordinating a variety of patient wellness and chronic illness activities for the clinic's entire patient population. Success will be measured by the results of the outcome performance measures of the population of patients in the clinic. (eg. Patient Satisfaction, ACO, HCC, clinic quality dashboards). The RN acts in a clinical leadership role utilizing concepts of critical thinking and creative problem solving to ensure positive outcomes in the delivery of clinical care.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing. BSN preferred
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Licensed by State of New Mexico as an RN. BLS Certification issued through American Heart Association required, or within 2 weeks of hire date.
SKILLS:
Knowledge of and practical use of good business
Ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal skill
Demonstrates effective teaching techniques, applying adult learning principles.
Demonstrates the ability to coordinate and implement appropriate educational materials for patients and their support systems.
EXPERIENCE: One year experience working as a nurse in a clinical setting.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to: CSVCG Dyad
In conjunction with clinic leadership and dyads:
Supervises daily activities of medical assistants.
In conjunction with Clinic leadership ensures timely orientation and competencies completion for all clinical support staff.
Ensures provision of uninterrupted clinical care.
Provides feedback to manager for annual performance evaluations of clinical staff.
ENVIRONMENT:
-Bloodborne pathogen: B
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighting up to 50 pounds. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. xevrcyc Frequent exposure to bodily fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
Case Manager
Leesville, LA jobs
The following statements are intended to describe the major elements and requirements of the position and should not be taken as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals assigned to this job.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the QA/PI RN or Director of Quality Services, the Case Manager helps our patients understand their rights and responsibilities. The Case Manager will provide eligibility and enrollment assistance for a Qualified Health Plan (QHP) through the Federal Marketplace and or other health programs such as LA Medicaid and LaCHIP to uninsured patients of the health center and community residents. The Case Manager will conduct outreach and education activities to health center patients, community residents, and the underserved and under-represented population. Works with multi-disciplinary team and is responsible for coordinating care and resources for patients, ensuring they receive comprehensive and appropriate services to address their health and social needs. This involves assessing patient needs, coordinating with various service providers, and advocating for patients' well-being. Demonstrates knowledge of and commitment to the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model, including evidence-based care, team collaboration, and whole-person health coordination. Ensures that patients, with complex needs or facing social barriers, receive the comprehensive care and support they require to achieve optimal health. The Case Manager will also assist with Performance Improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Public Administration, Nursing, or a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Candidates with clinical credentials such as Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or other comparable clinical certifications are also strongly encouraged to apply.
Experience in Public Health, Outreach, Social Work, or a related field is preferred.
Working knowledge of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Louisiana (LA) Medicaid, and other Medicaid Managed Care programs is preferred.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Person must have the ability to communicate various forms of center-related information to small and large audiences. Ability to work effectively and professionally in a fast-paced environment.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Person must have knowledge and expertise in effective communication. Person must have knowledge of and ability to work and engage with the uninsured, under-served and under-represented populations.
Person must also have working knowledge to effectively use a personal computer and general software. The person must have a positive attitude and a pleasant personality to relate to the patient population, business and community-at-large. S/he must be empathetic, patient and willing to be involved with a diverse patient population.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is primarily sedentary. Time may be spent in the field.
Auto-ApplyCase Manager (Hepatitis C Initiative)-Prevention Program
New Orleans, LA jobs
Compensation: $22.54
Case Manager-Prevention Program
Join our mission to provide a comprehensive continuum of care for people in Louisiana, encompassing primary care, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment. Help save lives at OHL!
Job Summary
Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time Case Manager for the Prevention Program. The schedule is Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. This role is a full-time grant funded position by the Hepatitis C Elimination Initiative Pilot. The Case Manager/Peer Support plays a vital role in the Hep C Free grant by helping participants navigate medical, behavioral health, and social service systems while providing peer-based support, advocacy, and individualized care coordination. This position assists clients with HCV-related care, addresses interconnected needs, and helps remove barriers such as lack of identification, stigma, and transportation. Case Managers connect participants to treatment, housing, benefits (including Medicaid), and other essential services, while providing ongoing follow-up, goal setting, crisis support, and documentation. Individuals with lived experience in substance use disorder, serious mental illness, HCV/HIV, or homelessness bring cultural alignment and mutual understanding to empower participants and support long-term health and stability.
Duties & Responsibilities
It is the duty and responsibility of the Case Manager to:
Assesses client needs, connects them to services, supports Medicaid enrollment, coordinates care, documents progress, and builds relationships
Assess guest(s) Medicaid status and follow agencies policy and procedures to obtain and maintain Medicaid status.
Make necessary referrals to fill potential gaps in assistance
Case management will involve screening, intake, assessment, individualized housing plan development, monitoring, linkage to appropriate community resources, follow up, appropriate transition to housing, etc.
Ensure guest(s) are referred to and/or aware of available vocational, educational, housing, and social services in the community
Delivering health education programs and community outreach to targeted communities through grant-funded initiatives
Deliver specialty support, psychoeducational services, and prevention and harm reduction services
Ensure that 100% of enrolled participants have an individualized care plan, maximize units of services, and maintain contract units of service by working with clients to stay engaged in treatment
Utilize Motivational Interviewing (MI), a client-centered approach for eliciting behavior change by guiding participants to explore and resolve ambivalence
Demonstrate a working understanding of programs and services available, including community resources
Complete all incident reports before the end of the scheduled shift as required by Incident Policy and Procedure
Ensure compliance with HIPAA Privacy Rules
Adhere to all SAMHSA and other contract requirements
Work effectively with other departments
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications include the following:
· Understanding of at-risk communities
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Experience in care coordination and federal, state benefit enrollment, connection
· Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to be creative and flexible within parameters of treatment programs and modalities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred qualifications include the following:
· Bachelor's Degree in related field
· Peer Support certification
Lived experience in SUD, SMI, Homelessness or HCV/HIV
Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status View all jobs at this company
Case Manager - CSS
New Orleans, LA jobs
Compensation: $17/hr.
Case Manager Community Supportive Services
Join our mission to provide a comprehensive continuum of care for people in Louisiana, encompassing primary care, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment. Help save lives at OHL!
Job Summary
Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking an experienced full-time Case Manager that is responsible for engaging all clients upon admittance into Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. (OHL). The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. The Case Manager is responsible for engaging all clients upon admittance into Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. (OHL). The Case Manager will inform the client(s) of the different programs and levels of care. The Case Manager will develop and implement strategies to ensure that client(s) transfer from each level of care (e.g., from Detox into Residential, from Residential to Outpatient/Housing, from Outpatient with Housing to Sober Living). The Case Manager will follow-up with client(s) to ensure that the client(s) whereabouts are tracked throughout their treatment stay. The Case Manager will follow-up with client(s) to ensure that they are enrolled into OHL's Community Health Center and adhere to their follow-up appointments. The Case Manager is responsible for monitoring client(s) progress and needs, discharge plans, and tracking participants who have exited the program. The Case Manager is responsible for entering data into the agency's assigned databases and prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports reflecting such activity. The Case Manager must negotiate LA Medicaid systems. The Case Manager will transfer client(s) to the Residential Program and will be responsible for monitoring Sober Living Program (SLP) participant(s) and units. The primary goal of the Case Manager is to support the client, encourage them to stay in treatment, and help fill their needs or gaps in care with resources from OHL and/or the community. The Case Manager will support and coordinate with each program and staff with the goal of retaining clients in treatment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Lifting, twisting, standing, bending for periods of time will occur (As you will pick up office supplies and assist client(s).) Employee may be required to travel from time to time. (Program conferences and trainings).
WORK ENVIRONMENT
45% of the work is normally performed in a shared office setting and 55% will be performed outside with varying temperatures as you visit clients.
Responsibilities and Duties
It is the duty and responsibility of the Case Manager to:
provide case management that will involve screening, assessment, service plan development, linkage to appropriate community resources, discharge planning and follow up;
coordinate with the OHL Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) staff to ensure that client(s) are adhering to appointments;
schedule or reschedule transportation to/from medical appointments;
assess clients Medicaid status and follow agencies policy and procedures to obtain and maintain Medicaid status; assist with verifying insurance information;
ensure clients understand time, place, needs for medical appointments, procedures, education;
coordinate with OHL department staff to determine best time to meet with clients to discuss OHL's programs;
coordinate with program staff to follow-up with client throughout their treatment stay;
develop strategies to follow-up with client(s) prior to and upon discharge;
schedule and perform efficient client, office, and SLP unit(s) visits that are geared towards client(s) maintaining sobriety while becoming self-sufficient;
assist participants with obtaining documents such as identification, social security card, birth certificate, etc. as required;
enter participant's information into the appropriate agency databases in a timely matter and update as needed;
prepare and submit reports to Program Manager in a timely manner;
facilitate and coordinate supportive service activities with other program staff including employment assistance activities, such as job readiness training, resume preparation, interview practice, attending job fairs and networking with perspective employers, etc.;
conduct quality assurance and self-monitoring plan as assigned by the Program Manager;
establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with community resources;
attend appropriate coalition and other community resource meetings;
attend training and workshops;
work a flexible schedule; and
perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
Required:
Minimum qualifications include the following:
Valid Driver's License
High school diploma or equivalent
3 years successful experience in adult case management or equivalent experience
Ability to work with homeless individuals of diverse backgrounds, and disabilities including physical, mental, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, etc.
Outstanding organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment
Ability to perform daily duties to achieve expected outcomes and performance
measures with minimal supervision
Ability to travel to various sites daily
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include the following:
Undergraduate degree in social work or behavioral science
Experience in LA Behavioral Health Partnership Billing
Experience in providing Community Psychiatric Treatment; Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Crisis Intervention
Knowledge of AA/CA/NA/Faith Based Principles
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package includes insurance (health, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability), leave benefits and 401k match.
Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status View all jobs at this company
Case Manager
Alexandria, LA jobs
Care Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating personalized care for clients receiving services in their homes. Coordination with caregivers and healthcare professionals, and ensuring high-quality, compassionate care that promotes client independence and well-being in a home setting.
Responsibilities
* Hire and onboard new Caregiver's.
* Create and maintain client and caregiver schedules.
* Perform monthly audits.
* Perform quarterly home visits.
* Schedule nurse assessments.
* Check insurance eligibility.
* Problem solve issues with internal departments such as payroll, billing, renewals, and intake.
* Occasional community outreach such as health fairs and business expos.
* Light marketing to local clinics and hospitals.
* Caregiver performance evaluations, assisting clients fill out packets to become eligible for PC services.
* Keeping track of excel word documents and spreadsheets.
Skills
* Proficient in mentoring individuals from diverse backgrounds.
* Supervisory experience, demonstrating leadership capabilities within a team setting.
* Comfortable working independently and visiting clients in their homes
* Proficiency in documentation and use of care management software.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
* Alexandria, LA (Required)
Work Location: In person
Social Worker
Lafayette, LA jobs
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Determines patients' current needs to enhance daily living through telephonic call or teleportal.
Through an individual POC assists the LCSW, Level 2 SW and patient in identifying and meeting established goals.
Based on identified needs, assist the patient with acquiring necessary community resources.
Maintains an EHR of the patient's progress by documenting patient/agent interaction and progress or lack thereof.
Develops a professional relationship with patients and caregivers to foster positive patient outcomes.
Coordinates and executes activities resulting in keeping Viemed patients “on service” with respiratory equipment.
Works effectively with Clinical Team.
Maintains operations by following policies and procedures, participating in quality reviews and reporting needed changes.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements advising management on needed actions.
Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Provides social services needed transitions patients from In Patient Care to a Home setting.
Participates in reauthorization calls and assists patients with identified needs.
Attends mandatory staff meetings.
Attends in-services to enhance knowledge base for providing services.
Assists patients with navigating medical options within the medical system.
Monitors 02 escalations, prevoid, and pick up reports to identify needs and provide support.
Some travel required.
Other responsibilities and projects assigned.
Qualifications:
Completed Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or social work.
If have LSW, LMSW then provide credential.
Confirmed State Licensed or certification to practice if applicable.
Experience working in the medical field or psychiatric field.
Preferred- Geriatric experience.
Valid Driver's License.
Preferred- Telehealth and Telephonic experience.
Good listening and people skills.
Social Worker
Lafayette, LA jobs
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Determines patients' current needs to enhance daily living through telephonic call or teleportal. * Through an individual POC assists the LCSW, Level 2 SW and patient in identifying and meeting established goals.
* Based on identified needs, assist the patient with acquiring necessary community resources.
* Maintains an EHR of the patient's progress by documenting patient/agent interaction and progress or lack thereof.
* Develops a professional relationship with patients and caregivers to foster positive patient outcomes.
* Coordinates and executes activities resulting in keeping Viemed patients "on service" with respiratory equipment.
* Works effectively with Clinical Team.
* Maintains operations by following policies and procedures, participating in quality reviews and reporting needed changes.
* Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements advising management on needed actions.
* Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
* Provides social services needed transitions patients from In Patient Care to a Home setting.
* Participates in reauthorization calls and assists patients with identified needs.
* Attends mandatory staff meetings.
* Attends in-services to enhance knowledge base for providing services.
* Assists patients with navigating medical options within the medical system.
* Monitors 02 escalations, prevoid, and pick up reports to identify needs and provide support.
* Some travel required.
* Other responsibilities and projects assigned.
Qualifications:
* Completed Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or social work.
* If have LSW, LMSW then provide credential.
* Confirmed State Licensed or certification to practice if applicable.
* Experience working in the medical field or psychiatric field.
* Preferred- Geriatric experience.
* Valid Driver's License.
* Preferred- Telehealth and Telephonic experience.
* Good listening and people skills.
Social Worker
Lafayette, LA jobs
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Determines patients' current needs to enhance daily living through telephonic call or teleportal.
Through an individual POC assists the LCSW, Level 2 SW and patient in identifying and meeting established goals.
Based on identified needs, assist the patient with acquiring necessary community resources.
Maintains an EHR of the patient's progress by documenting patient/agent interaction and progress or lack thereof.
Develops a professional relationship with patients and caregivers to foster positive patient outcomes.
Coordinates and executes activities resulting in keeping Viemed patients “on service” with respiratory equipment.
Works effectively with Clinical Team.
Maintains operations by following policies and procedures, participating in quality reviews and reporting needed changes.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements advising management on needed actions.
Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Provides social services needed transitions patients from In Patient Care to a Home setting.
Participates in reauthorization calls and assists patients with identified needs.
Attends mandatory staff meetings.
Attends in-services to enhance knowledge base for providing services.
Assists patients with navigating medical options within the medical system.
Monitors 02 escalations, prevoid, and pick up reports to identify needs and provide support.
Some travel required.
Other responsibilities and projects assigned.
Qualifications:
Completed Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or social work.
If have LSW, LMSW then provide credential.
Confirmed State Licensed or certification to practice if applicable.
Experience working in the medical field or psychiatric field.
Preferred- Geriatric experience.
Valid Driver's License.
Preferred- Telehealth and Telephonic experience.
Good listening and people skills.
Director of Case Management
Ruston, LA jobs
Job Description
The Director of Case Management is responsible for the implementation of the Case Management and Resource Management Program. Including but not limited to daily review of medical records to determine appropriateness and medical necessity of admission, continued hospital stay and use of ancillary services.
RN License Required
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Director of Case Management
Ruston, LA jobs
The Director of Case Management is responsible for the implementation of the Case Management and Resource Management Program. Including but not limited to daily review of medical records to determine appropriateness and medical necessity of admission, continued hospital stay and use of ancillary services.
RN License Required
Post Acute Case Manager
Case manager job at Willis-Knighton
Willis Knighton Post Acute Care Management is seeking an RN to join our team! Our department evaluates patients and facilitates placement in Willis Knighton Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation, Extended Care Center Subacute Rehab, Progressive Care Center SNF and The Oaks of LA Health Center (Live Oak) SNF.
The right candidate will be able to evaluate patients from the adolescent through geriatric population for rehabilitation and/or skilled nursing facility needs and help the patient get the most out of his or her rehabilitation/SNF stay. Other duties include building strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, acute care social workers and case managers to ensure expedient and efficient use of the continuum of care, working with insurance companies to maximize patient's rehabilitation benefits, completion of regulatory paperwork and assisting the team to maintain regulatory compliance.
Candidates should have a willingness to work some weekends, be self motivated, detail oriented, very organized and maintain a positive attitude. This position requires significant phone and computer use as well as teamwork, patient evaluation skills and great people skills.
The right candidate for this position will have at least two years of clinical experience, an outgoing personality and strong work ethic.
An extensive orientation process is available to ensure a successful transition into this position.
Case Manager - Low Barrier Shelter
New Orleans, LA jobs
Case Manager-Low Barrier Shelter
Join our mission to provide a comprehensive continuum of care for people in Louisiana, encompassing primary care, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment. Help save lives at OHL (Odyssey House Louisiana)!
Job Summary
Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time Case Manager. Case Manager position determines eligibility for guests to participate in the agency's Low Barrier Shelter (LBS). The Case Manager will assess guests' needs to create an effective housing plan. Case Managers will meet with guests regularly to ensure they are reporting to referred community resources pertinent to housing. Case Managers will use LA Medicaid system and assist guests with applying and/or recertifying as needed. Accessing and entering information into ViaLink's Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) database, case note documentation, discharge planning and monitoring programmatic activities pertinent to the guest's progress towards obtaining housing will be the primary responsibility of the Case Manager. In some cases, the Case Manager may provide guests with transportation to medical appointments by utilizing Medicaid transportation or an agency vehicle when necessary. Case Managers will prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual reports, and attend all department me as required.
Responsibilities and Duties
It is the duty and responsibility of the Case Manager to:
· document services and provide case management to approximately thirty or more guest(s) as assigned;
· Case Management will involve screening, intake, assessment, individualized housing plan development, monitoring, linkage to appropriate community resources, follow up, appropriate transition to housing, etc.;
· assist guest(s) with obtaining vital records, ID cards, Driver's License and other documentation;
· establishing partnerships with housing agencies
· assist guest with signing lease agreements when necessary
· assess guest insurance status and follow agencies policy and procedures to obtain and maintain Louisiana Medicaid status;
· enter guest's information into the appropriate agency's database(s) in a timely matter and update as needed;
· prepare and submit reports to Project Manager in a timely manner;
· maintain up-to-date information regarding guest occupancy, move outs, and vacancies
· utilize Motivational Interviewing (MI), a client-centered approach for eliciting behavior changes by guiding participants to explore and resolve ambivalence;
· ensure that guest(s) are referred to and/or aware of available vocational, educational, housing, and social services in the community;
· attend required meetings and trainings;
· verify the results of the assistance provided to close the case, as per the approval of the Program Manager;
· provide crisis management when indicated by guest(s) needs;
· complete any Incident Reports prior to the end of scheduled shift as required by Incident Policy and Procedure;
· maintain guests' licensing requirements;
· oversee daily guest activities for guest(s) in the LBS; and
· perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
Required
· Be over 18 years of age
· Excellent communication, organizational, and interviewing skills
· Ability to work with unhoused guests of diverse backgrounds and disabilities including physical, mental, substance abuse, immunodeficiencies, etc.
· B. A. Degree in social work/behavioral science or three years relevant work experience
· Valid Louisiana Driver's License with cleaning driving record
· Ability to navigate eight passenger van
Preferred
· Personal experience of being unhoused
· At least three years of case management experience with the target population
· Database management experience
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package includes insurance (health, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability), leave benefits and 401k match.
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Social Worker (LPC/LCSW)
New Orleans, LA jobs
Social Worker-Community Health Center
Join our mission to provide a comprehensive continuum of care for people in Louisiana, encompassing primary care, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment. Help save lives at OHL!
Job Summary
Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time Social Worker for the Community Health Center. The schedule is Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. The Social Worker will provide comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of behavioral health clients. The position will also assist primary care providers and Program Managers with implementing disease management programs; participate in the development, review, and evaluation of the family and/or client's plan of care; utilize information from various sources to identify patients who would benefit from disease management and case management services; educate and engage patients in their own care management; identify social and/or medical barriers that impede health outcomes; link patients to appropriate levels of care/appropriate and supportive services; work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary inter-agency team to facilitate achievement of desired treatment outcomes, monitor patient ED and hospitalization utilization rates; and utilize an Internet based care management system to track patient progress and health outcomes.
Responsibilities and Duties
It is the duty and responsibility of the Social Worker to:
coordinate/facilitate patient care;
provide direct care to patients within the Scope of Practice for which the provider is licensed;
provide direct care to clients/patients to support the agency's department;
manage patient care under Best Practices, UDS recommendations, and as prescribed to maintain accreditation;
conduct thorough documentation of visits and medical orders to support billing charges;
complete billing components of visit to optimize revenue within dictated time frames;
work collaboratively and maintains communication with patient care team (providers, nurses, etc.) to provide effective, timely, and appropriate patient care management;
assist patients and providers to adhere to evidence-based treatment protocols for specific disease states;
educate patients and helps to engage them in their own care management, provide asthma and diabetes education;
monitor patient care by tracking patient charts, counsel patients during physician visits, follow up through telephone calls and home visits as needed, and utilize Internet based case management tracking system;
meet directly with patient/family to assess needs and develop an individualized care plan as necessary;
ensure/maintain plan consensus from patient/family, physician, and health care team;
collaborate with relevant community-based social services and health care organizations (social workers, home health care, school nurses, hospice providers, etc.) to address patient needs/barriers to improved health outcomes and to secure necessary care and equipment;
address/resolve system problems impeding progress; proactively identify and resolve delays and obstacles to expedite care;
utilize advanced conflict resolution skills as necessary to ensure timely resolution of issues;
collaborate and communicate with multidisciplinary team at all phases of planning process, including initial patient assessment, planning, implementation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and teaching and ongoing evaluation;
identify patients with need for Patient Assistance Program submission to pharmaceutical companies in order to offset the cost to patient (This includes assisting patient in filling out application, identifying needed documents to support income, assure provider licenses are submitted, application is signed by provider, manage the course of application, notify patient of arrival of medicine, and when need for refills occurs; log of applicants will be kept and submission of application and arrival of meds will be documented in log);
perform utilization management and quality screening for assigned patients;
identify at-risk populations using approved screening tool(s) and follows established care and reporting protocols;
monitor medical resource use on an ongoing basis and take action to achieve continuous improvement;
refer cases and issues to PCP and follows up as indicated; follow up on referrals from PCP as appropriate;
actively participate in clinical performance improvement activities;
participate in development, implementation, evaluation and revision of disease management tools as a member of the clinical change team;
attend local meetings as necessary;
participate in training as necessary to successfully complete job responsibilities, including training in disease management protocols, care management strategies, use of network software programs, and data analysis skills;
use data to drive decisions and plan/implement performance improvement strategies related to care management for assigned patients, including fiscal, clinical, and patient satisfaction data;
collect special study data for specific performance and/or outcome indicators as determined by program;
participate in discussions of key variances and outcomes that relate to areas of direct responsibility;
use data in collaboration with other disciplines to ensure effective patient management;
provide effective treatment planning and assist clients in successfully achieving goals;
evaluate crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions;
actively participate in meetings that support the integrated health care model to provide comprehensive care for clients;
assist in the detection of “at risk” patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration;
assist the primary care team in developing care management processes including guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education to improve self-management of chronic disease;
provide assessment, consultation, and brief intervention for psychological/psychiatric problems and/or disorders;
teach patients, families, and staff, care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques
monitor the site's behavioral health program to identify and make improvement recommendations for problems related to patient service; and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
Required:
Minimum qualifications include the following:
Master's in Social Work
LCSW unencumbered licensure
Greater than 1 year Clinical/UM/Discharge Planning/Home Care/Social Work/Ambulatory experience
Current CPR certification
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
Clinical competence in assigned area
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently
Familiar with medication-assisted treatment and including opioid treatment programs.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package includes insurance (health, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability), leave benefits and 401k match.
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Social Worker 2 - LMSW Baton Rouge PACE
Baton Rouge, LA jobs
The LMSW conducts psychosocial evaluations, provides individual and group psychotherapy, care management services and discharge planning. Develops and implements patient treatment plans and participates in treatment team conferences. Relies on education, experience and judgment to accomplish job. Works under supervision required by regulation and licensing board. Creativity and some latitude is expected to complete responsibilities.
* Clinical Practice and Care Management
* Serves as the case manager for assigned patients. Coordinates the interdisciplinary assessment process.
* Completes psychosocial assessment within guidelines defined by the organization.
* Conducts group and individual therapy and/or case management activities as appropriate to the treatment plan.
* Conducts family meetings as necessary and as directed by the physician.
* Develops and implements high quality patient treatment plans based on thorough patient assessment and evaluation, analysis of family and home dynamics, and assessment of patient's capacity and potential to cope with problems of daily living in an effort to promote the high-quality health and wellness services provided by the department.
* Follows established practice guidelines with regard to work and patient scheduling and demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to meet practice and patient needs.
* Demonstrates professional judgment in reporting cases of suspected abuse or neglect while maintaining patient and family member confidentiality in an effort toward ensuring the provision of high-quality health and wellness services by the department.
* Documentation
* Completes treatment plan documentation and updates according to patient needs and organizational expectations.
* Completes documentation of all patient and caregiver interactions.
* Completes documentation of all group, individual and family activities.
* Explains and discusses the living will and durable power of attorney to patients and family members in a sensitive and caring manner in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure.
* Follows policies and procedures regarding discharge planning, evaluations, chart documentation, and follow-up coordination, ensures appropriate and efficient completion of authorization to provide or receive information.
* Communication, Partnership and Collaboration
* Works collaboratively to solve problems, improves processes, develop services, and acts as a patient advocate. Acts as an information and referral source by developing cooperative agreements with community agencies and services in an effort to meet patient needs and ensure that treatment is immediately relevant to the problems the patient is experiencing.
* Participates in departmental and organizational quality improvement initiatives. Provides high quality counseling to staff members and facilitates staff support groups in an effort to promote a positive working environment and address the immediate needs of fellow co-workers.
* Actively participates in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
* Actively participates in treatment team activities.
* Promotes a therapeutic milieu by formal and informal methods.
* Professional Development
* Acts as a clinical resource and serves as a mentor to health care team members; displays leadership behaviors.
* Identifies own learning needs based on self-evaluation and the progress made from the previous year's goals.
* Accountable for all documentation and completion of all required continuing education and competencies relevant to area of practice as defined by clinical management.
* Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning.
* Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Leadership skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving.
* Participates in community outreach services as an educational resource informing the public about innovative care management programs available to caregivers. Provides high quality professional consultation and in-service education to medical and hospital staff.
* Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Education - Master's degree in social work
Special Skills - Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communications skills, basic computer skills
Licensure - Certification as a master's in social work (or Provisional LMSW) by the Louisiana State Board Social Work Examiners
BLS & First Aid Certification
Nursing Case Manager
Lafayette, LA jobs
Purpose of Position- Coordinates inclusive health care and community-based services, home visits, assessments and caregiver education for an assigned caseload. Independently develops, implements, and evaluates adequate care plans in a community setting, while working with other health care providers and agencies to integrate care. Provides quality leadership and oversight to caregivers providing direct care in the community. Works in close association with all members of Imagine! to ensure the delivery of high-quality nursing services.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
· Responsible for nursing case management for assigned case load.
o Attends and participates in Person Centered Support Plan meetings for assigned case load.
o Attends Member Identified Team (MIT) meetings as needed and revises care plans as necessary.
o Writes individualized care protocols and educates caregivers on the implementation.
o Monitors specialized care as indicated by state rules and regulations.
o Completes home visits as assigned and as needed.
o Provides direct care as needed; assigns and or delegates nursing tasks within the scope of practice per the Nurse Practice Act.
o Completes home visits in compliance with regulations and as assigned.
· Responsible for specific health related training, observation, and monitoring of caregivers.
o Provides QMAP training including MRB and CPR/1st Aid practicum.
o Assesses and monitors MRB use per state rules and regulations.
o Provides infection control trainings and education to caregivers.
o Supports infection control and mitigation efforts in residential settings.
o Provides observations for specialized care, therapeutic services, and other health related services delivered by caregivers.
o Reports errors/incidents to Management as needed.
· Collects, monitors, reports and records objective and subjective data.
o Performs assessments, formulates interventions and documents these interventions per the Nursing Process.
o Reviews Quality Assurance for assigned case load. This includes the following: Collects objective data; analyzes, reports and records data; validates, refines and modifies data.
o Utilizes all data to identify and document health care problems.
o Monitors all medical appointments and follow-ups. Processes and signs off on physician orders.
· Professionally and positively represents Imagine! as a member of Nursing Services.
o Maintains respectful and productive relationships with other healthcare professionals, local and State agencies, committees, taskforces, commissions, teams, or other bodies which monitor or otherwise affect the operations of Nursing Services. This includes the Colorado Association of Nurses for the Developmentally Disabled (CANDD) as well as the Developmental Disabilities Nurses Associate (DDNA).
o Maintains respectful and productive relationships with people in services, their families and care providers, guardians, and Imagine! employees.
· Accurately transcribes medication orders as prescribed.
· Writes informed consent for psychotropic medications.
· Administers TB skin test and supports respiratory protection program.
· Ensures Nursing Services are performed in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, County and Municipal statutes, regulations, rules and policies on a daily basis.
· At the discretion of the Manager of Nursing Services, may supervise and/or support the clinical practice of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs).
· This position has on-call responsibilities which will include alternating nights, weekends, and holidays.
· This position requires regular use of a personal vehicle with liability insurance that meets Imagine! standards.
· Responsible for the integrity and accuracy of data in the electronic health records and all other systems used in support of this program.
Job Qualifications
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability: · General knowledge of developmental disabilities system in Colorado. This includes knowledge of the federal and state rules and regulations governing Nursing Services. · Demonstrated knowledge in seizure disorders, medications, treatments and emergency interventions as well as knowledge of G-tube and J-tube feeding procedures. · Effective written and verbal communication skills with individuals and groups at all professional levels.
· Effective and creative negotiator and problem solver. · Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks/goals for self and others. · Ability to work effectively with various technology including word processing software, internet-based databases, assistive technology, etc. · Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to meet Imagine! driving requirements. · This position requires regular use of a personal mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet.
Training/Education: · Specialty certification in developmental disabilities preferred. · Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado in good standing.
Experience: · Two years related experience required.
Working Environment/Physical Activities
Ability to lift 20 pounds.
Effective with shifting roles, responsibilities, and expectations in a changing environment.
Typical office environment with standard working hours.
Occasional travel between Imagine! locations may be required.
May require prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
At-Will Employment Statement
Employment with Imagine! is at-will. This means that either the employee or Imagine! may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Imagine! is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.