[Remote] Bilingual Case Manager (Remote Flexible, Spanish Speaking)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pair Team is an innovative, mission-driven company focused on reimagining healthcare for underserved populations. The Bilingual Case Manager will engage with individuals facing serious mental illness or substance use disorders, helping them navigate healthcare and achieve their health goals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing caseload of individuals through the utilization of evidence based approaches to promote engagement and achievement of health goals
• Use relationship-based strategies to support members with social support navigation, understanding that many may have lived personal experiences causing them to be initially hesitant or distrusting of the health care system
• Conducts periodic telephonic and SMS outreach to ensure timely follow-up to members
• Work with member to identify health/wellness goals and incorporate goals into Health Action Plan/Shared Care Plan
• Supports nurse care manager, behavioral health care manager, nurse practitioner and Community Engagement Specialist with delegated tasks
• Collaborates on care issues with Enhanced Care Management team by participating in systematic case reviews and consulting with nurse care manager, behavioral health care manager, and nurse practitioner before taking clinical actions
• Consistently meet monthly encounter metrics to ensure compliance with health plan regulations
• Identify and break down barriers ensuring individuals’ continuation with the program
• Assists individuals in securing connection to community supports by scheduling appointments, managing referrals, and ensuring timely follow-ups
• Coordinate physical care management appointments through collaboration with external and internal providers
• Utilize external and internal online platforms to collaborate with team members and carry out daily tasks

Skills

• 1+ years of general work experience (Case Management preferred)
• You are physically located in Ventura County, California
• Field Ops requires you to maintain reliable transportation for engagement at clinic, community based organization, and health system partner locations
• Virtual Ops requires a quiet, HIPAA compliant and internet connected space
• Bilingual – English/Spanish
• Strong understanding of cultural fluency
• High degree of empathy
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• An eye for optimization
• Organizational skills
• Ability to remain patient when faced with adversity
• Strong technical skills and comfort with technology innovation, past experience with CRM databases, basic Excel, Word, email, and video conferencing
• A valid driver's license and auto liability insurance
• Demonstrated professional or personal lived experience working closely with individuals experiencing complex chronic needs, homelessness, or Severe Mental Illness/Substance Use Disorder
• 2+ years of case management experience
• Experience with motivational interviewing
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Zest for problem solving, seeking answers, and thinking outside the box
• Detail-oriented and organized self-starter who is a rockstar multitasker
• Reliable and comfortable in an ever-changing environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision & dental insurance
• 401k
• Monthly $100 work from home expense stipend for your WFH days
• Gas reimbursements for your on-site engagement days
• Flexible vacation policy -- take the time you need to recharge!
• We provide all of the equipment needed for the role
• Opportunity for rapid career progression with plenty of room for personal growth!

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