Care Manager of Health Home Care Management

Job Overview Sun River Health is seeking a full-time Care Manager in Beacon, NY. The role focuses on coordinating care for clients with chronic medical and behavioral health conditions impacted by social determinants of health. The Care Manager supports navigation of social services, community, and healthcare systems. Key Responsibilities Works closely with the interdisciplinary care team including PCP, mental health provider, residential services, substance abuse provider, etc. in the development and ongoing coordination of the care plan. Works closely with the Patient Navigator to direct field activity as needed and ensure the flow of information across and between the care team is optimized. Provides input to providers/patient/family for written individualized care plans. Reviews patient intake assessments and uses results to coordinate the completion of the care plan, self‑management goals and strategies. In conjunction with the patient, identifies potential barriers to care and helps patient identify ways to overcome those barriers; reaches out to patients who have not met treatment goals to resolve barriers/adjust goals when possible. Evaluates medication compliance and assesses potential barriers to adherence; ensures medication reconciliation is current. Receives alerts to inpatient and ER admissions. Visits patients during inpatient stays and participates actively in discharge planning and care transition activities. Contacts patients after discharge from inpatient services and ER within one business day. Reaches out to patients to help them keep scheduled appointments; arranges for appropriate metabolic and periodic preventive screening in accordance with agency policy. Ensures that patients and caregivers are aware of test results by facilitating discussions between the patient and physician as necessary. Coordinates services between patient and extended care team providers to ensure the integrated care plan is fully implemented. Regularly reviews workload report in TREAT to identify patients requiring assessments, outreach and engagement. Provides or arranges for provision of self‑management/ wellness education, peer and other support groups in the language that the patient/family prefers. Organizes and participates in case conferences as per patient need and in accordance with agency policy. Reviews benefits, entitlements, housing with the patient/family and assists in the application process. Follows up as necessary to ensure services are approved. Utilizes the TREAT system to complete all documentation and assessments timely including scheduling of all activity. Qualifications Minimum Education Requirement: High School diploma/GED. Preferred Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Health or Human Services related field. Minimum Work Related Experience: 2 years. Employment Details Job Type: Full-time Salary: $23.00 - $26.37 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr