POSITION:  Medical Case Manager

Medical Case Manager - Part time positions

POSITION PURPOSE: To provide a range of client-centered services that link clients with health care, psychosocial, and other services.  Provides the coordination and follow-up of medical treatments and ensures timely and coordinated access to medically appropriate levels of health and support services. Coordinates the care delivery of a selected population of persons with HIV consistent with the needs and wishes of the client and within the IAP parameters, policies and procedures and applicable State and Federal regulatory provisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Director of Case Management the Medical Case Manager will:

§         Act as a liaison between the patient and health care providers.

§         Complete a face-to-face intake assessment on each new patient with HIV.

§         Develop a written service plan specific for each client which shall include but not be limited to:

a.         medical care needs

b.         nursing care needs

c.         psycho-social needs

d.         financial needs

e.         public/private benefit assistance

f.          transportation

g.         nutrition

h.         education needs

i.          family support system

§         Make referrals for appropriate care and assures that needed care is being delivered.

§         Update and modify the plan of care on an ongoing basis; monitoring the patient's progress pro-actively.

§         Coordinate and facilitate interdisciplinary case conferencing for the provision of care to persons with HIV.

§         Communicate on an ongoing basis with client, family and/or significant others consistent with identified need and case management guideline.

§         Assure that accurate client records are being maintained and reflect medical, nursing, health education and psychosocial interactions with the patient.

§         Assist the client, family and other health care providers in problem solving.

§         Teach and/or coordinates educational sessions.

§         Evaluate eligibility for funded services as per contract requirements.

§         Authorize needed services and payment for those services as per contact expectations.

• Complete necessary enrollment, disenrollment and authorization procedures for funded care programs as per contract expectations.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• California Licensed Registered Nurse.  BSN preferred but not necessary. 

• Significant experience in working with HIV.

• Knowledge of Public Health principles, nursing process application, psychosocial, medical, nursing, nutritional and education needs relating to HIV infected individuals.

• Knowledge of principles of leadership and supervision.

• Ability to relate to people with HIV in a non-judgmental supportive manner, perform an intake interview, and utilize the nursing process.

• Ability to access and work in conjunction with health care agencies and systems and establish a leadership role and collaborative working relationships.

• Have sensitivity to HIV related issues.

 Please fax resume to Joy Gould at 951-369-6514

POSITION: Mental Health Therapist  Part time 

POSITION PURPOSE: To provide short term mental health services to clients affected by HIV/AIDS.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Under the direct supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health Services the Mental Health Therapist will:

  §         Screen prospective clients to determine appropriateness for program services; provide orientation sessions for clients deemed appropriate.   

§         Conduct intake assessments; prepare diagnostic evaluations which include obtaining personal, social, emotional, and substance abuse history; determining the cause, nature and severity of the client’s current mental status.

§         Develop, evaluate and implement goal-oriented treatment plans.

§         Provide direct treatment services such as individual and group counseling to a difficult and complex client population.

§         Provide clinical supervision of BA/Masters level interns as assigned.

§         Intervene in crisis situations when a client exhibits acute psychiatric symptoms which present an immediate threat to the client.

§         Develop and/or implement minor and major program changes related to such areas as group structures, treatment goals and directions, the incorporation of newly mandated services, and contract services.

§         Provide consultation to other staff members on a client’s history, mental status and previous treatment, and on the community resources available for the treatment of a client.

§         Participate in the staff review of a case; recommending changes in therapeutic techniques, environment, and/or charting to facilitate client recovery.

§         Recommend when to terminate professional counseling treatment; develop follow-up plan and/or revised post treatment techniques and activities.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree and associated license in counseling or social work preferred.

• Experience with counseling individuals with HIV helpful.

• Knowledge of counseling techniques, DSM-IV diagnoses treatment planning and documentation of services.

• Ability to relate with a wide variety of individuals; problem solve.

 Please fax resume to Joy Gould at 951-369-6514

Inland AIDS Project is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and as such adheres to hiring practices in accordance with Federal and State regulations.