Disabilities Care Coordinator

at Maxim Healthcare Staffing in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is hiring for a Care Coordinator who has experience assisting members with disabilities. This position is located in Chicago, IL and requires travel throughout Cook County.

They will work in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. They will have input in the development of the plan of care for those patients requiring social work intervention. Provides medically necessary intervention to patients who have social or emotional problems which are or are expected to be an impediment to the effective treatment of the patient’s medical condition and/or rate of recovery.

Responsibilities:

+ Visit members in the home to complete an assessment, develop a care/service plan that meets members needs and provide periodic follow-up

+ Verifies eligibility for wavier services

+ Documents findings in the Care Management System

+ Meets or exceeds timelines associated with case activities

+ Provides succinct presentation of member, and solidifies plan of care with interdisciplinary Care Team

+ Completes a member assessment according to department policy and procedure.

Minimum Requirements:

+ Must be Licensed in the State of Illinois in one (1) of the following qualifications: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), OR Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Services related field from an accredited college or university

+ Two (2) years of recent experience providing services and support to community based persons with disabilities

+ One (1) year of recent care coordination experience required

+ Duties may involve travel to locations throughout the Cook County area

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) savings plan

+ Awards and recognition programs

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.