Integration Specialist (BA) Care Management
Company: Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health
Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization
committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human,
housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities,
specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar
proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity,
immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless
of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services
includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health
clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational
services. We are recruiting for the following position(s):Sea Mar
is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organizationIntegration
Specialist (BA) Care Management - Posting #23324Hourly rate: $25.00
per hourPosition Summary:Seeking a Full-time Integration Specialist
for our Care Management program in Tacoma. This position is
specifically for someone with a Bachelor's Degree; Mater's degree
will not be considered. The Integration Specialist provides Health
Home services and similar supports for patients whose complex
medical, behavioral health and social concerns impede their ability
for self-care. The Integration Specialist is a member of the
patient-centered inter-disciplinary Care Management team, and has a
strong understanding of chronic conditions and how each condition
can compound another, leading to poor health outcomes. The
Integration Specialist meets with patients in the location of their
choice; their homes, in the community, at in-patient settings or in
clinics. This individual's work will include timely and effective
screenings and appropriate referrals to internal Sea Mar service
providers, community-based resources, and emergency services when
indicated.Screenings may pertain to functional abilities, daily
medical self-management skills, fall risk, depression, anxiety,
drug and alcohol use, and other screenings when indicated. Through
the use of motivational interviewing and other techniques, the
Integration Specialist will work with the patient to create a
Health Action Plan which includes long and short term goals with
actionable steps that will help the client self-manage their
chronic health conditions. As part of ongoing services, the
Integration Specialist will follow up with the patient regularly to
evaluate progress made towards completing their Health Action Plan
goals. As part of the Care Management/ Health Home six core
services, the Integration Specialist provides care transition
assistance from in-patient settings, follow-up in the home, as well
as community based care coordination, health promotion, patient and
family support, referral to community and social support services,
and comprehensive care management. As part of the clients'
interdisciplinary team, the Integration Specialist will provide
information and recommendations regarding the client's
care.Requirements and/or Responsibilities:Must be able to complete
job responsibilities in various locations; client's home setting,
community setting, or clinic.Ability to understand medical
terminology pertaining to chronic conditions.Ability to work with
an interdisciplinary care team including medical providers, nursing
staff, care coordinators, behavioral health and support staff.Must
be able to perform independently and at the same time perform
effectively and professionally as an interdisciplinary team
member.Must be able/willing to work with translators if not
bilingual.Must have or obtain CPR certification within initial
probationary period and will maintain CPR certification throughout
employment.May carry a caseload of 60 patients as assigned by Care
Manager. Provides up to two contacts per month for high-intensity
patients (one face-to-face contact and one telephone contact with
patient, providers, or caregivers) with a step down to telephone
contact when the patient has demonstrated stability.Ability to add,
subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to compute rate,
ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Ability to
solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete
variables in situations where only limited standardization
exists.Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not
required.Education and/or Experience: BSW or BA/BS in Human
Services, Health Sciences or related field with experience either
in social service case management, or care coordination. Will
consider other bachelor's level applicants who have similar
experience, but only in the circumstance when doing so is approved
by contractors and/or state certification entities (ex: HCA
approval of WA Health Home Program care coordinator status). When
contractually necessary for provision of work for which individual
is hired, this person will complete WA State Health Homes Care
Coordinator certification training within sixty days of hire. Will
acquire and maintain state Health Homes Care Coordinator
certification. Must complete agency and State mandatory trainings.
This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90
days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR
throughout employment.Experience working with underserved,
transient populations.Experience working with substance use
disorders, chronic mental illness, and chronic medical
conditions.Experience working with community agencies and has
strong knowledge of community resources.What We Offer:Sea Mar
offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a
dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea
Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it's a
fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe
benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees
working 30 hours more, receive an excellent benefit package of
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Prescription coverage,
Long Term Disability, EAP (Employee Assistance Program),
paid-time-off starting at 27 days per year + 10 paid Holidays. We
also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to
work in a culturally diverse environment.How to Apply:To apply for
this position complete the online application and click SUBMIT or
APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email
Amber Lensch, Care Manager at AmberLensch@seamarchc.orgSea Mar is
an Equal Opportunity EmployerPosted 03/24/2022External candidates
are considered after 03/29/2022This position is represented by
Office and Professional Employees International Union
(OPEIU).Please visit our website to learn more about us at
www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at
https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html
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