Overview Facilitates the management of illness and health promotion. Provides assessment, information and referral, advocacy services, and other resource assistance to patients directly or through consultation. Manages a panel of moderate to high complexity patients for longitudinal Care Management for patients of the Dartmouth Cancer Center with responsibilities for Hematology, Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy patients. This position is full time on-site in Lebanon, NH.
Responsibilities- Manages and coordinates interdisciplinary care of defined populations through the care continuum from wellness through end of life from a psychological, social and environmental perspective.
- Partners with RN Care Managers for the management of patients with medical and social needs and barriers.
- Identifies high risk patients requiring on-going coordination of care; performs a comprehensive patient/family assessment, develops a comprehensive treatment plan that will span the continuum of psychosocial issues, implements a plan of care to provide continuing support and coordination for patient/family with multiple complex system needs
- Utilizes innovative strategies to advocate for patient needs and negotiates complex systems to remove barriers and limitations in accessing health care in regards to psychological, social and environmental areas.
- Monitors the patient's transition across care settings
- Participates in the development, maintenance, and coordination of an interdisciplinary care delivery system specific to individual patient needs and promotes effective resource utilization.
- Provides complete psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
- Coordinates community resources to address/meet identified needs.
- Other duties as needed
Qualifications - Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) with at least one year of experience required.
- CCM or other Care/Case Manager certification within 2 years of hire
- Critical thinking skills, strong leadership, and communication abilities.
- Understanding of and comfort using computers desired.
- At least 3 years of experience working in a Care Manager role preferred
- Collaborative team player; use of systems approach in planning, problem solving and decision making; creativity, innovation, autonomy, flexibility, receptiveness to change, and a commitment to professional growth desired.
Required Licensure/Certifications
- Certified Case Manager (CCM-CCMC) OR Certified Accredited Case Manager (ACM) within 2 years
- Area of Interest: Allied Health
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
- Shift: Day
- Job ID: 31263
Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
There are so many reasons to join Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, members of Dartmouth Health , the premiere health system in New England.
First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you ll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day.
Career development
Affiliated with Dartmouth College, the atmosphere here is very collegial. You ll discover educational and research opportunities around every corner. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, you never stop learning.
You ll also appreciate the resources our wide-spread health care system provides. You ll have access to experts at the top of their fields, advanced technologies, and modern facilities that enable you to care for patients like nowhere else.
Benefits and wellness
We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.
Our locations
New England is a very special place to live, work, and become part of a community. We have some of the most advanced educational institutions, best health care, and diverse cultural and recreational offerings you will find anywhere in the country. The public schools are excellent, the mountains are beautiful, and the lakes are pristine. No wonder so many people love it here.