Care Manager
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Little Rock, AR - USA
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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The Care Manager (Community Health Worker II) is housed within the Health and the Legal System (HEALS) Lab in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The incumbent will be assigned to grants and contracts within the team. Major responsibilities include providing care coordination services and operations support for HEALS program enrollees including: completing needs assessments; coordinating services and referrals; assisting program participants in the implementation of treatment plan goals and objectives; communicating with stakeholders; and documenting efforts. The incumbent will also assist with stakeholder and community outreach/networking; psychoeducational groups educational programs and program administrative support as assigned.
The incumbent will maintain timely and meticulous documentation in all roles. Assigned duties may occur in-person and virtually at the UAMS campus and/or at various locations in the community including within jails and prisons. Exact assignments may change over time depending on funding and team needs; flexibility willingness to continue to learn and a team-focused attitude to assignments are requirements of the position.
This position requires the ability to interact and develop strong positive working relationships with a diverse group of professionals at all levels within the organization and the outside community. The incumbent will represent UAMS and HEALS Lab in a positive and professional manner and adhere to all best practices guidelines policies and procedures as established. Willingness to undertake in-state travel to community sites is a requirement of the position.
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Bachelors degree in Social Work Counseling Psychology or related field plus four (4) years of general experience in community outreach education case management or administrative experience required.
Two (2) years of experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.
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Complete needs assessment with all individuals requesting services.
Assist clinical care team in identifying personal goals for behavioral health using one-on-one and group sessions.
Support goal setting and development of a behavioral health care plan by providing skills strengths supports and resources to aid them.
Assist with obtaining community resources for housing childcare and transportation; building social skills; education/employment opportunities; obtaining medical services; and other recovery-oriented activities.
Assist in identifying personal and environmental obstacles to stability linking to community supports and programming including inpatient services if needed and serve as a personal guide and mentor in the management of personal and family integration.
Assist in developing empowerment skills.
Work with clinical staff in developing and implementingpost-discharge follow-up procedures to support individuals following discharge.
Provide information for self-help and support groups parenting skills nutrition and strategies to promote wellness and recovery.
Independently or with periodic assistance of higher-graded treatment team members utilize and teach problem-solving techniques with individuals and groups.
Assist with stakeholder and community outreach/networking; psychoeducational groups educational programs and program administrative support as assigned.
Work closely with the participants treatment team patients family and community in determining the steps they need to take in order to achieve recovery goals and self-directed recovery.
Relay patient issues and concerns to the treatment team.
Attend and participate in treatment team and project meetings.
Performs other related responsibilities as required.
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This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
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About Company
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
