Case Manager II

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Case Manager (CM) coordinates the care and services of selected patient populations across the continuum of illness; promotes effective utilization and monitoring of health care resources; and assumes a critical role with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient-centered, clinical, and resource outcomes. They proactively identify and intervenes to address barriers to treatment, health outcomes, and discharge planning, including biopsychosocial and other high-risk factors. They are an essential link between the patient, the healthcare team, the payer, and the community.

EDUCATION:

Master's in social work from an accredited school of social work. LICSW preferred.

OR

Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont is required. The University of Vermont Health Network is moving toward an all Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) workforce. Current internal RNs are strongly encouraged to pursue a BSN to support this initiative.

OR

Master's degree from an accredited institution in a Health or Human Services field. Licensure preferred.

OR
Bachelor's of Science or higher degree from an Accredited Occupational Therapy Program. Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice occupational therapy in the State of Vermont.

OR
Bachelor's of Science or higher degree from an Accredited Physical Therapy program. Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice physical therapy in the State of Vermont.

Case management accreditation required by a nationally recognized accrediting body for case management (examples: CCM, ACM or ANCC certifications) preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of (3) years experience in a clinical setting, including (2) years in a medical setting, preferably a hospital. (2) years case management experience or a similar role preferred.