Peak Partners has a client who provides caregiver support services, and they are in search of a Care Manager SW. This individual will have the responsibility for managing the clinical and medical care for clients to include vulnerable adults and elderly populations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct home visits, phone calls, virtual calls, and regular in-person visits with clients to gather information, assess conditions, living situation and make recommendations.
• Request/collect medical records to provide health history purposes for visits from various agencies and secure to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Administer cognitive screenings and make determinations of competency.
• Connect clients, families and/or representatives to appropriate services and resources.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings with individuals, families, professionals, and service providers.
• Develop appropriate service plans with individuals, families, and service providers to outline care plans.
• Coordinate client s medical care and ensure home environment is safe and supportive for the needs of the client.
• Transport clients to appointments and attend, as needed to obtain findings and recommendations, discuss information, collaborate with physician, and communicate outcomes to appropriate individual.
• Respond to emergencies in an appropriate manner and notify family, APS, police, physicians, and other agencies.
• Act as a liaison for client/family with attorneys, physicians, and other service providers.
• Advocate for client to get services, entitlements, or the best care scenario for the client.
• Transition individuals from hospital, nursing facility or other institution into the most appropriate community setting.
• Work collaboratively with the Local Health Department, Maryland Department of Health, Department of Aging, and any other external partners deemed appropriate by advocating and enrolling individuals in qualifying programs.
• Purchase items for clients and deliver when needed.

Requirements:

• LCSW or MSW preferred.
• Will substitute licensed SW with 10 years experience.
• Valid, current state Driver s License.
• Good working knowledge of dementia, its behaviors, challenges, and clinical pathways.
• Knowledge of resources to include Medicare, Medicaid, insurances, local/regional facilities, services, practices, and community resources.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point).

If you think you have the qualifications stated above and are interested in exploring an exciting new opportunity with a great company, we welcome the chance to review your resume and talk further.