The Population Health Service Organization (PHSO) is hiring for a part time Community Care Manager to join their team at Porter Medical Center!

• The Community Care Manager will use our current WRAP (Working to Reduce Admissions Program) model to work with patients accessing the emergency room at Porter Medical Center (PMC).

• This is a hybrid & part time position - our Community Care Manager will be working remotely and at PMC with patients to address their unmet needs and connect them to community partners for engagement with social, behavioral and medical needs.

• The primary work location is divided between PMC Emergency Department, community and remote (home) office.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our Community Care Manager coordinates and delivers an innovative approach to identified patients eligible for WRAP (Working to Reduce Admissions Program). They promote effective utilization and monitoring of health care resources; and assume a critical role beside and in alignment with the interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient-centered, clinical, and resource outcomes. They are responsible for managing the WRAP Population through the WRAP program and process in alignment with the programmatic policies and procedures. Actively participates in mentorship, training, and process improvement within their assigned organization and throughout UVMHN.

EDUCATION:

Social Work Pathway:

• Master's in social work from an accredited school of social work.

• LICSW preferred.

• Case management accreditation required by a nationally recognized accrediting body for case management (examples: CCM, ACM or ANCC certifications) preferred.

Or Nursing Pathway:

• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required. The University of Vermont Health Network is moving toward an all Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) workforce. Current internal RNs are strongly encouraged to pursue a BSN to support this initiative.

• Case management accreditation required by a nationally recognized accrediting body for case management (examples: CCM, ACM or ANCC certifications), preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

2-3 years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting (or equivalent)

Care Management/Care Coordination experience required.