Team-Based Case Manager (Ohio Home Care) - CareStar, Inc.

Team-Based Case Manager – Marietta Region

Ready to join a growing company whose work profoundly impacts people’s lives in their community, who offers an excellent learning environment, opportunities to advance and the ability to work alongside talented business leaders/professionals? CareStar, Inc. is currently seeking a Community-Based Case Manager in the Clinical Department to assist and enable individuals/participants to remain in the least restrictive environment, while maintaining the greatest amount of independence and human dignity; assists the participant with access to and coordination of services to enable the individual to receive a range of appropriate services in a planned, coordinated, efficient and effective manner; promotes and supports the participant’s preferences, values, and the right to self-determination.
 

THE POSITION

CareStar is looking for motivated individuals who/to:

• Maintains knowledge of Medicare, third-party payers and community resources and program specific resources, Americans with Disabilities Act and State administered waivers; takes appropriate action to keep up to date with current practices including attending meetings and training sessions as required. 
• Maintains knowledge of the program and Medicaid Rules. 
• Performs caseload coverage by fulfilling Case Manager duties as needed and by providing coverage reports, if appropriate. 
• Assists the clinical team with special projects as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor.
• Functions as the team leader in the development, implementation and coordination of the individual’s care plan, including the authorization of the amount, scope and duration of services, while meeting all qualifications and standards as specified by program guidelines; maintains ongoing contact with paid and unpaid services providers and/or caregivers. 
• Completes home visits and/or appropriate contacts, in compliance with the Case Management Guides. 
• Active license as a Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker or Registered Nurse.
• 12 months experience in home and community based services within the past 5 years is preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, home health care and Ohio Home Care waiver programs desirable.
• Adheres to the CareStar Rule in performance of job responsibilities.
• Understands and complies with CareStar Policies and Procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality as related to patient information. Any disclosures of confidential information made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offense.
• Follows the Acceptable Use Policy while using any information systems owned or controlled by CareStar, Inc.

THE LOCATION

This position is open in Marietta Region. 

THE COMPANY

CareStar was founded in 1988 in Cincinnati, Ohio with the mission to Improve Communities by Improving Lives. We continue to be an industry leader in the field of Long-Term Care Case Management, Assessment, Population Health Management and Innovative Software Development Solutions.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Remote working opportunities.
• Competitive salary based upon experience, education and knowledge.
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, and life-insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous Safe Harbor company matching contribution.
• Paid vacations and 10 holidays per year.
• Shared ownership benefit through the CareStar Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Come be part of a team that values and challenges you!  If these responsibilities, qualifications and benefits catch your interest, apply today at CareStar’s Career page at www.carestar.com/careers.