Licensure: Arizona license preferred but not required.
Certifications: Certification in case management (e.g., Certified Case Manager (CCM)) is preferred, but not required.
Patient Volume: Approximately 8-10 patients per day
Patient Demographic: All ages seen
Covid: Yes, vaccine is required
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm, 1-hour lunch
Preference is a 6–12-month contract with the individual desiring permanency placement at FMIHC.
Key Responsibilities:
- Needs assessment: Evaluating a patient's social, emotional, and financial situation to identify potential barriers to healthcare access and treatment adherence.
- Care coordination: Connecting patients with appropriate community resources like housing assistance, transportation, food banks, or mental health services based on their needs.
- Discharge planning: Assisting patients with transitioning from inpatient to outpatient care, including coordinating follow-up appointments and home care services.
- Advocacy: Representing the patient's needs and advocating for necessary services to healthcare providers and insurance companies.
- Crisis intervention: Providing immediate support to patients experiencing emotional distress or challenging situations.
- Education and counseling: Offering individual or family counseling to address social and emotional issues impacting health.
- Collaboration: Working closely with the healthcare team, including doctors, nurses, and therapists, to ensure integrated care.
Experience:
- Medical Case Management Experience
- Experience working with underserved populations, particularly Native American/Alaska Native communities, is highly preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with diverse patient populations, families, and community organizations.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Native American Preference: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with federal law (Title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA-4432 should be submitted with the application. For more information about Native American Preference in employment please click here.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Tribal Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We value the skills, experience, and dedication that veterans bring to the workplace and qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Tribal Health is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let us know during the application process.
