Behavioral Health Nurse Care Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high quality health and human services.

SCOPE OF ASSESSMENT AND PATIENT MANAGEMENT :

The Nurse Care Manager will have the opportunity to work on a multidisciplinary healthcare team in a community health clinic care setting. The Nurse Care Manager will be part of a program charged with working within the patient care medical home and administering health care in a new and innovative way. The Nurse Care Manager is responsible for providing comprehensive screenings, assessment, care coordination services, disease education and self-management support to patients with chronic health conditions, such as, coronary artery disease and depression.

WORK SCHEDULE DEMANDS

• The position is full-time, 35-40 hours per week, may vary when specified by the program director.
• Occasional unscheduled overtime may be required.
• May be required to work in any Family Health Services’ locations at the discretion of the Director of Quality Improvement and Compliance.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION

Requirements : KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL EFFORT / ENVIRONMENT

Frequent use of phone, writing, typing and doing vital signs and verbal communication. The tasks of this position are normally performed in a physician office setting. Mobility is required to attend meetings and give presentations. The ability to travel to various locations in the state, typically via car is required. Regular lifting of up to 25 pounds is expected. Must be able to maintain a good attendance record. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.