BA clinician- Case Manager

Job Title: BA clinician- Case Manager

Location: NEW POINT CAMPUS

Department Name: Trac Grant

Req #: 0000242240

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $28.64 - $35.57 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The BA Clinician Case Manager is a vital member of the Hospital Violence Intervention Program HVIP, a community-based initiative dedicated to reducing violence and supporting victims of violence within our community.

This position provides comprehensive case management services to patients identified through the HVIP, focusing on assessment, intervention, advocacy, and connection to community resources.

The BA Clinician Case Manager works collaboratively with hospital staff, community partners, and other members of the HVIP team to ensure coordinated and effective care for clients.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Community Health or related mental health discipline
• Commitment to working with clients impacted by violence with compassion and empathy for underserved populations
• Knowledge and understanding of urban issues, hospital procedures, community resources
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills to effectively work and communicate with clients, service providers, hospital staff and TRAC Team
• Proficient in Micrrosoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Punctual and reliable
• Able to work in stressful situations and problem solve, including verbal de-escalation of clients

Preferred:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• 1-2 years providing case management and/or clinical services in a fast-paced environment
• Clinical experience working with behavioral health population, crisis intervention, and case management in a hospital setting

Scheduling Requirements:

• Sunday-Thursday 9am-5pm with 1 day being 7am-3pm
• Full-Time (FT)

Essential Functions:

• Stationed in the Emergency Department twice a week or as needed to assess patients for TRAC eligibility; engage potential patients at bedside and/or outreach patients telephonically for full evaluation of needs and safety planning
• Actively recruit and enroll eligible patients into the Violence Intervention Program, meeting or exceeding established enrollment targets
• Respond to referrals from hospital staff regarding patients who have experienced violence and ensure outcomes are promptly reported to Director for tracking purposes e,g,, assault, domestic violence, community violence
• Provide intensive case-management, advocacy, and support to victims of violence for medical/mental health treatment, social service supports, financial assistance, victim services, linkage to criminal/civil legal advocacy, and transportation services
• Following up on these services and referrals is a primary responsibility of this position; along with tracking successful connection to resources
• Provide accompaniment to appointments, court hearings, and other relevant meetings as needed
• Works collaboratively with the team and provides support when needed to meet program expectations and ensure quality of service to patients
• Vets and maintains an up-to-date knowledge of available community resources and eligibility requirements to build community supports related to client s needs
• Conduct TRAC intake interviews and assessments, create and manage service plans, updating them as needed
• Document assessment and client contacts in electronic medical record consistently and accurately; complete all documentation within prescribed timeframe and maintain appropriate records as required by program and hospital policy, and applicable accrediting organization standards,
• Write in a professional and competent manner
• Collaborate and maintain strong relationships with hospital staff, community partners, and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for clients
• Participate and represent the HVIP program at community events and health fairs 1-2 a month to raise awareness and promote services
• Participate in data collection on patient demographics, services provided, and outcomes
• Prepare regular reports on program activities and outcomes such as monthly patient success stories
• Maintain compliance with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
• Attends staff meetings, workshops, trainings, and supervision
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.