Henry J Austin Health Center·Trenton, New Jersey
Provides integrated, trauma-informed case management and social work services to patients, including psychosocial assessments and HIV-related counseling. Collaborates with integrated care teams to coordinate community resources and advocate for patient needs.
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Director of Behavioral Health and Supervisor of Behavioral Health provides social work services. The Medical Case Manager provides case management services in an integrated care and trauma informed manner. The Medical Case Manager works in a patient centered and collaborative manner providing services to patients which includes but is not limited to case management, advocacy, HIV-related counseling, identification of mental health or substance use needs as appropriate and follow up services to patients via face to face or through telemedicine. Is responsible to work independently, managing a diverse and sometimes difficult caseload; does related work as required.
Assesses the presenting and underlying psychosocial needs of all clients in the Project Access program. Composes a thorough social work assessment and treatment plan.
Maintain updated releases of information and other State of New Jersey mandated charting documentation.
Takes action to resolve client’s psychosocial problems with client’s permission, including contacting appropriate referral agencies, involving client’s family members, making use of community resources, and advocating on client’s behalf.
Follows NASW standards of care in providing all services.
Assists clients in application processes for appropriate public and private benefits, including follow-up on application status and accompanying clients to various program offices as appropriate.
Provides referrals to individual, family, and group counseling services as indicated. Intervenes at both the intrapersonal and interpersonal/community levels.
Outreach to known patients in the community as requested by HJA staff for immediate medical need.
Engages in supervision of ACCESS Outreach Work/Transportation and coordinates said services
Provides coverage for other social workers as needed.
Complies with and meets the required standards for Joint Commission and HRSA accreditations
Collaborates with all members of the Integrated Care Treatment team in service of the patient.
Other duties as assigned
Develops and maintains liaison relationships with all community resources as able, including public and private service delivery systems. Works to establish collaborative services and to lessen duplication of care.
In conjunction with other HIV program staff, maintains standardized current community resource directory, including the social services network.
In conjunction with other social work staff, maintains standardized current community resource directory.
Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of special projects and/or pilot programs.
Interprets Center social service policies and procedures to providers, institutions, agencies, recipients, and other concerned individuals.
Establishes and maintains necessary records and files. Drafts correspondence in the course of official duties.
Collects, records, and analyzes significant program-related data; develops monthly statistical and programmatic reports.
Serves as a full member of the HJAHC clinical staff team
Participates fully in HIV program staff meetings and Center social work departmental meetings
Gives technical consultation to HJAHC colleagues on the medical-social aspects of the HIV program, as requested
Participates in professional and related meetings, conferences, and continuing education training as available; prepares reports as requested
Keeps apprised of the developing areas of HIV care and treatment, in addition to updates in social services, and provides colleagues with updates as appropriate
Assists in social work departmental tasks, including programmatic and infrastructure design, implementation, and evaluation
Learns and implements various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the Center or its related units
Complies with all dictates of the National Association of Social Worker’s Code of Ethics and the Social Workers Licensing Act of 1991 (N.J.S.A. 45:15BB-1 et seq.) and amendments thereto and with all the rules of the New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners
Assists with onboarding of new staff as supervising university interns as requested.
• Licensure by the New Jersey Board of Social Work Examiners as a Licensed Social Worker or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Knowledge, skills, abilities and other (Ksao’s)
Excellent communication, supervisorial and interpersonal skills.
$50,300 - $70,400
Market context
Operations roles in New Jersey often see steady demand in settings that support daily service delivery, especially when reliability, scheduling, and compliance matter. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who already hold CPR/First Aid certification, have a high school diploma or GED, and can work well with seniors. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and highlight any senior-care experience before applying.
Dental Assistant
PrEP Counselor
Advanced Practice Nurse
