Medical Case Manager

Position Title: Medical Case Manager

Position Summary

The Medical Case Manager assists individuals living with HIV in accessing and adhering to health care services linking them with core clinical, psychosocial and other related services.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in social services, public health, health administration, human services field or an Associates degree with appropriate certifications (i.e., CADC, LPN) with at least three (3) years experience in social services (case management experience preferred). Must be knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS. Experience serving homeless, ex-offenders, individuals living with HIV/AIDS and/or substance abuse population is preferred. Must have computer literacy and data entry skills. Strong organization and time management skills required as well as the ability to work independently. An automobile, valid Drivers License and vehicle insurance coverage is required. Occasional late or weekend hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload of client with HIV/AIDS requiring comprehensive Ryan White Medical Case Management Services.
• Conducts initial intake and ongoing assessments, medication and treatment adherence assessments, treatment/service plans and medical assessments
• Monitors progress toward improving/stabilizing health status
• Development of comprehensive care plans with clients that integrates medication and treatment adherence into services
• Work in conjunction with clinical providers (e.g. case conferencing, huddles); ensuring all clients are case conference at least twice per year.
• Provides and tracks referrals and linkages to services with special emphasis on core clinical services, access to medical, income benefit programs and access to emergency financial assistance.
• Monitors treatment and medication adherence for all core clinical services
• Maintains client file, records all activity, and maintains appropriate documentation of eligibility
• Inputs all data into the client level database.
• Completes the Case Management Competencies training with a passing grade as determined by the AIDS Foundation of Chicago training policy
• Attends at least 12 trainings during the contract year to enhance skills and HIV knowledge; including at least four clinical training