Integrated Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We have a great client that is looking for an Integrated Case Manager in Detroit, MI!

This is a contract with the possibility of extension or direct hire. The pay rate is up to $54 per hour.

THIS HIRING MANAGER IS LOOKING FOR HIGHLY EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES WITH ACUTE INPATIENT CASE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE. Training on unit will be minimal - candidates will need to be able to pick up quickly and work efficiently.

Job Summary:
The Integrated case Manager for Population Health is an interdependent member of the patient-centered care team or treatment team responsible for the collaborative practice of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual’s and family’s comprehensive health care needs though communication and available resources to promote patient safety, quality of care and cost effective outcomes. Addresses the needs of patients who have experienced a critical event or diagnosis that requires complex management strategies and the extensive use of resources to optimize health outcomes along the care continuum. Provides services to patients from ambulatory, inpatient or health plan settings.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts a comprehensive assessment of patient and family/caregiver’s biomedical, psychological, social and functional needs to gage the potential impact on recovery.
• Develops personalized patient-centered care plans aimed at optimizing the patient’s care experience.
• Engages patients and their families as part of the care team through advocacy, ongoing communication, health education, identification of resources and service facilitation.
• Utilizes professional judgment, critical thinking, motivational interviewing and self-management techniques to assist patients in overcoming barriers to goal achievement.
• Provides counseling and interventions related to treatment decisions and end of life issues including Advanced Care Planning.
• Provides coordination as necessary to ensure patients seamlessly and safely transition between care settings.
• Advocates for appropriate delivery of services within the patient’s health plan benefit structure.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of Inpatient Case Management experience (this does not include telephonic, utilization management, or therapy experience)
• Strong computer skills
• Epic EMR experience
• Nursing degree or MSW
• BLS certification through AHA
• Current valid MI RN licensure or LMSW with current valid MI licensure.

Preferred:

• Experience in discharge planning, home health care, rehabilitative medicine, community health, or managed care.
• Typical Case Ratio: 1:21-25 will not meet with each patient, decided based on individual risk factors
• Candidates wishing to convert at the end of their assignment will need to have a bachelor's degree.

Apply today or email your resume to Steve Olzark at [email protected] for immediate review!!

Company Description

Using the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.

Since our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.

Company Description

Using the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.\r\n\r\nSince our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.