Medical Case Manager - Part Time

Job Description: Shift: First Shift About Us We're more than just quality treatment for substance use disorders. We're a total health community. At SSTAR, our mission is healing the community, one person at a time. We will provide a personal level of healthcare and addiction treatment that addresses the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of everyone we touch. The Medical Case Manager is responsible for educating, planning, advocating, and supporting clients living with HIV through the HIV medical and service system. Benefits 403B Dental insurance Disability insurance through Massachusetts PFML Employee discounts, cell phone, eyewear etc. Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible Spending Account Opportunities to earn CEU's Voluntary Benefits including but not limited to, Disability, Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Disability Insurances Paid Long Term Disability Duties & Responsibilities Provide one-on-one case management to people living with HIV to coordinate access to medical care and support services. Utilize Motivational Interviewing techniques to identify client motivation and address barriers to change. Complete client assessment and reassessment documents including the acuity scale. Serve as intake coordinator and first point of contact for new clients and referrals. Collect information from clients and complete appropriate paperwork and documents in assigned data systems. Develop a comprehensive care plan jointly with the client that includes short- and long-term goals focused on attaining, maintaining and achieving positive health outcomes. Refer and link clients to appropriate services within the system of care and monitor client access. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to aid and support the client's service delivery plan and goals. Identify gaps in service delivery continuum and advocate for necessary services. Provide short-term health navigation services to appropriate clients as assigned. Maintain confidentiality to the full extent outlined in 42(C) FR part 2 regulations pertaining to the confidentiality of substance treatment records and45 CFR Parts 160 & 164, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Attend relevant training courses and participate in regional meetings as assigned. Hourly Rate: $18.00-$20.00. Experience and Skills: Education & Experience High School diploma or equivalent, required. Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, or related field, preferred. Bi-lingual Haitian-Creole, preferred. Prior training in the field of HIV, substance treatment, human services, and/or related fields. Experience working in service delivery systems. Driver's license required. From: SSTAR