Position Summary:

• Performs case management and associated administrative duties in compliance with the contractual requirements of the federal health program.
• Addresses the medical, nursing and or personal care needs of the patient to enable their return to an optimal level of functioning.
• Conducts comprehensive needs and risk assessment of the patient to prioritize care needs and resource allocation.
• Identifies support systems that indicate actual or potential problems and sets health care goals based on needs and risk assessment findings and anticipated care barriers.
• Follows-up with patients when certified of conditions covered under the World Trade Center (WTC) federal health program to identify and access needed services and coordinate care accordingly.
• Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities to promote effective and efficient case management for patients and to support reporting requirements of WTC Program Administrator.
• Develops care plans, collaborates with external agencies, participates in case conference, provides self- management support and health coaching
• Collaborates with other members of the health and case management teams-including physicians, psychotherapists/psychiatrists, supervisors, health care professionals, administrative staff, government officials, third party administrators and Human Resources.

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Posting Number: 25ST1182

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