Social Worker II - CMHRP

Social Worker II - CMHRP

A. Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit To provide Care Management services to Nash County residents to improve outcomes and reduce medical costs. The Nash County Health Department is a public health agency established under the General Statutes of North Carolina and provides services for all residents of Nash County. These services are carried out in conjunction with the North Carolina DHHS. B. Primary Purpose of Position To provide the delivery of pregnancy care management services that improve birth outcomes in the North Carolina Medicaid population and thereby reduce costs. The pregnancy care managers, working with DHB network, provide a variety of services in the form of population management and direct pregnancy care management. C. Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. If after hours maternity clinic is in operation at the Health Department, employee will rotate with CMHRP staff to cover staffing for Social Work services. Social Worker may have to work emergency shelter or special clinics as necessary. D. Change in Responsibilities or Organizational Relationship The Nash County Health Department is contracted with various Prepaid Health Plans to provide Care Management services to targeted population.

E. Supervision Received by Employee: Records are audited a minimum of quarterly for compliance with State and local policy by supervisor. Records of clients receiving Medicaid are subject to Medicaid audit to see if components for reimbursement are being met. Written performance evaluations are completed annually per agency's policy.

III. Other Work Characteristics A. Work Environment and Conditions: Work environment may include the patient's home, exam room, or agency office. In the patient's home, the CMHRP CM is exposed to potentially hazardous conditions when patients may be violent, mentally ill or impaired with drugs or alcohol. CMHRP Care Managers are encouraged to make visits in teams of two when the home is considered potentially dangerous. During extended work hours, visits are made in pairs or with the assistance of law enforcement personnel. Adverse weather conditions may constitute the rescheduling of visits until a time when travel is safer. B. Machines, Tools, Instruments, Equipment and Materials Used: ? Care Management for High Risk Pregnancy Standardized Plan? Virtual Health Computer Software System ? NCIR ? Computer/EMR/Scanner? Mental Health/Developmental Screening Tools ? Copier ? Computer/EMR ? Educational Materials ? Fax Machine ? Scales? Automobile ? 2-Way Radio ? Office Phone and Personal Cell Phone C. Accuracy Required in Work: Accuracy is required to ensure that all State, and local program guidelines are met. Accuracy is required in systematically identifying needs through efficient interviewing and assessing client strengths and weaknesses. Accuracy is necessary in counseling clients at all times and especially in crisis situations. Accurate and appropriate referrals are also mandatory in this position. Accuracy is required for recording in client's records. D. Physical Effort: This employee must be prepared to physically provide direct patient care each day whether this be through providing a clinical skill, home visit, phone call, or attending a continuing education session. This employee must be able to provide direct patient services each day. Must be able to drive to local hospitals, client's homes, doctor's offices, etc. E. Visual Attention: Must be able to drive a car. Daily documentation is required in the patient's medical record and on reports. Observation of the patient and family is also necessary. Job Description: Social Worker II - CMHRP F. Mental Concentration: Concentration and alertness is required daily when communicating with patients and other professionals. Maintaining patient's records and required reports also demands mental concentration. G. Safety for Others: CMHRP CM must be knowledgeable of current Policies, Procedures, and Standing Orders. Follow infection control guidelines and be adequately immunized according to agency's employee health policy. Confidentially is a main safeguard that must be available to the patient. It is the social workers responsibility to provide a confidential atmosphere for working with patients.

Knowledges, Skills and Abilities Considerable knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices and their application to individual casework, group work, and community problems. Knowledge of the psychosocial, socioeconomic and behavioral problems and their treatment. Knowledge of governmental and private organizations and community resources. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and their treatment is required in certain programs or settings. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and applying techniques of assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client's problem. Ability to help patients obtain assistance in many areas, including financial and housing needs; to adjust to sometimes extreme psycho/social pressures is essential. Must have proven skills in counseling. Must be able to communicate effectively and maintain good rapport with patients and their families. Must demonstrate good judgement and reasoning abilities. Must handle all contacts with the public in a courteous, professional and prompt manner. Coordinate services with community agencies, medical centers, physicians, etc.

Desirable Education and Experience Minimum Training and Experiment Requirements: i. Social workers with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW, BA in SW, or BS in SW) or Master of Social Work (MSW, MA in SW, or MS in SW) from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited social work degree program. ii. Registered nurses iii. Bachelor's degree in a human service field with 5 or more years of care management/case management experience working with the specific population of low-income, pregnant individuals and/or children ages 0 to 5 years iv. Bachelor's degree in a human service field with 3 or more years of care management/case management experience working with the specific population (low income, pregnant individuals and/or children ages 0 to 5 years and has certification as a Case Manager (CCM preferred) C. License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: Valid North Carolina Driver's License.

Nash County offers cafeteria-style benefits including: - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Life Insurance - Vision Insurance - Supplemental Health Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurances) - Disability Insurance (Long-Term and Short-Term Disability) and more! Retirement Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. Employees contribute 6% of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have 5 years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS. NC401(k) The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees. The County establishes this 401(k) account for each eligible employee and makes a 5% contribution based on monthly earnings. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions through payroll deduction. 457 Deferred Compensation The 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees through payroll deduction. Deferred compensation is a voluntary investment plan to supplement retirement income and to defer taxable income. Special Separation Allowance The Separation Allowance is available to law enforcement officers between the ages of 55 and 62 years that are eligible and retire under the provisions of the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System. 125 Flexible Benefit Plan Flexible Spending Account options are available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses. The Flex Convenience Card program gives you instant access to your account funds. Health Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care expenses. Dependent Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible dependent care expenses. Direct Deposit Direct Deposit is a condition of employment for all employees. Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice. LEAVE PROGRAMS Vacation Leave For regular full-time County employees, vacation leave accrues based on length of service in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System. Regular part-time employees accrue prorated vacation leave based on a percentage of the full-time benefit. Sick Leave For regular full-time County employees, sick leave accrues each pay-cycle. Regular part-time employees accrue prorated sick leave based on a percentage of the full-time benefit. Your unused sick leave balance can be applied as creditable service toward a service retirement under the guidelines of the NCLGERS. Holidays The policy of the County is to follow the holiday schedule as published by the State of North Carolina each year. The following holidays are observed: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, and Three (3) days at Christmas. Military Leave Annual Training - Reserves and National Guard -Ten paid workdays per fiscal year. Active Duty - Reserves and National Guard - Ten paid workdays upon activation. Civil Leave Paid leave is provided to full-time or regular part-time County employees called for jury duty or as a witness of the court for the federal or state government, or a subdivision thereof. Family Medical Leave Act Federal law provides job protection and continuation of existing paid health insurance during 12 weeks of leave, paid or unpaid, to an eligible employee for qualifying events. These events can include birth or adoption