Medical Case Manager

River Valley Counseling Center · 152 Center StreetChicopee, MAProfessionalFull Time, 40, day shift, 8Posted 08 / 27 / 2024Req # 9793

RVCC is looking to hire a Medical Case Manager!

RVCC has a spectrum of services, including a robust HIV / AIDS Project. This program provides comprehensive, bilingual and bi-cultural case management, mental health counseling, peer support and other services for HIV / AIDS positive people and their families.

River Valley Counseling Center, Inc's Mission is to improve the health of all people in our community. We do that with honesty, respect, and dignity for our clients, visitors, and staff.

We do that through expert and compassionate care, education, community partnerships, fostering innovation, and by inspiring hope in all we touch.

We do that by being good stewards of our resources and providing efficient and cost-effective care for all.

Overview of Job Responsibilities :

• To obtain required documentation from clients. Complete initial Acuity Assessment with timely Acuity Re-assessments.
• To competently provide information and referral services for consumer services based on assessed client needs.
• To oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of accuracy and cognitively appropriate. Individual service plan developed in agreement with program participant(s), as required by funders.
• To provide individuals and their families in completing applications or various paperwork related to life management; i.

e; medical coverage, housing, disability, etc.; when necessary and in a timely manner.

• To provide or arrange for the provision of appropriate support services to assist program participants in maintaining independent living, such as budgeting, accessing parenting skills training, or other skills guidance, etc.; as appropriate.
• To provide outreach services to assist program participants in using and accessing needed community and medical services, including arranging transportation.
• To competently provide education to program participants and families / significant others concerning AIDS / HIV transmission and risk reduction in accordance with appropriate related guidelines, to refer for PeEP and partner services as needed.
• To advocate for and provide support to individuals and families

Job Requirements :

Education Level - CHW Certification, Associates or Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in human services preferred.

Years of Experience - 1-year experience working with HIV / AIDS or Substance-use populations preferred

• Skills / Abilities - Bilingual (Spanish / English) ability preferred; Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• interpersonal skills; crisis intervention skills; organizational skills; attention to detail; computer skills; good customer relations skills;
• knowledge of legal and ethical issues pertaining to the profession. Knowledge of available community and educational resources available for AIDS / HIV individuals and families;

ability to deal calmly with any special or emergency situation that may develop with a client.

Benefits :

Generous time off benefits for eligible positions

Eligible for State & Federal Loan Forgiveness

Exclusive employee discounts

Excellent and affordable insurance including health, vision, dental and pet insurance

Free access to VHS Fitness & Relaxation center

Mileage reimbursement

403b match

CEU reimbursement up to $1,000 per year

Tuition reimbursement up to $7,000 per year