Senior Care Coordination Specialist

Overview New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Care Coordination Specialist in the Department of Infectious Disease Practice within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS). The Senior Care Coordination Specialist will work as the Licensed Social Work/ Licensed Associate Counselor Mental Health Clinician and contribute to the success of the program by managing the daily workflow to achieve high quality care management delivery and positive clinical outcomes, while meeting the administrative and contractual performance targets, documentation standards and billing requirements of the grant program(s). This position focuses on assessment, counseling, and coordinating care of high risk/high acuity patients with untreated mental, emotional or substance abuse or problems. The LSW / LAC MCM is responsible for meeting the HRSA standards for medical case management that include: initial assessment of service needs; development of a comprehensive individualized service plan; coordination of services required to implement the plan; client monitoring to assess the efficacy of the plan; and periodic re‑evaluation and adaptation of the plan as necessary over the life of the client. Key Duties Assess and work collaboratively with patients, medical providers, designated family/significant others, and community support service providers to address the needs identified in the patient’s health and psychosocial risk assessment and implement a plan of care based upon the needs identified. Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of the client or patient. Conduct and complete a biopsychosocial assessment to include functional status, mental health status, acuity level, prognosis/diagnosis, and assess the need for treatment services and resources. Perform financial eligibility screening every six (6) months and assist patients to obtain health coverage if applicable. Facilitate the development and implementation of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary plan of care for patients with complex mental health and/or substance abuse and socio‑economic problems, in collaboration with the physician and other members of the healthcare team. Salary Minimum Salary: $84,829.00 – Mid Range Salary: $102,167.00 – Maximum Salary: $121,574.00. The final salary offer may be influenced by qualifications, experience, and departmental grant funding. Benefits Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs Position Status Full Time. Standard Hours: 37.50 per week. This position requires a fully on‑site work arrangement. Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey plus two (2) years post‑Master’s experience. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Patient experience in the area of mental health and/or substance use. Computer literacy with competence in Microsoft Office components. Detail oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers. Reasoning ability: define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Minimum one year managed care and/or case management experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications At least two (2) years of clinical experience in the care of people with HIV/AIDS. Bilingual (Spanish) a plus. Excellent organizational skills. Knowledge of ICD‑10 and DSM‑V coding is a plus. Physical Demands and Work Environment Stand 1/3 of the time, walk 2/3 of the time, sit 1/2 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. No special vision requirements. Clinical environment. Moderate noise (business office with computers and printers, light traffic). 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