VNSNY CHOICE Community Care is a managed long term care program for frail older adults who wish to remain in their own homes to receive long term care services for as long as possible, but require ongoing assistance due to chronic illnesses and functional decline. The members of the program's highly collaborative care management teams include registered nurses and nurse practitioners, rehabilitation therapists, licensed social workers, and nutritionists. These professionals coordinate and/or provide home-, community- and facility-based long-term care and health-related services. We currently service more than 3,600 members in all five boroughs of New York City.We are seeking talent for the opportunity described below.
Provides care management through a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation and advocacy for options and services to meet members health needs through communication and available resources, while promoting quality cost-effective outcomes. Maintains members in the most independent living situation possible; ensures consistent care along entire health care continuum by assessing and closely monitoring members needs and status. Provides care management services and authorizes/ coordinates services within a capitated managed care system. Closely communicates and collaborates with primary care practitioners, interdisciplinary team and family members. Works under general supervision.
Licensure: License and current registration to practice as a Licensed Social Worker in New York State. Valid driver's license may be required, as determined by operational/regional needs. Education: Master's degree in Social Work after successfully completing a prescribed course of study at a graduate school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and the Education Dept. and who is certified or licensed by the Education Dept to practice Social Work Education in New York State, required. Case Management Certification, preferred. Experience: Minimum of five years LMSW experience, at least two years in a case management and/or community based environment preferred. Bilingual skills may be required, as determined by operational needs. Clinical expertise in geriatrics, Long Term care and Managed care experience preferred.