Social Services Case Manager Jobs in Alaska

Job Title: RN Workers Compensation Case Mgr - Anchorage, AK. Company: CIGNA Location: Anchorage, AK Description: Org Marketing Statement ' CIGNA's Mission: To help the people we serve improve their health, well-being and sense of security. At CIGNA, we are committed to providing our customers with benefits, expertise, and services that improve their health, well-being, and sense of security. Our people are the key to success in a changing and increasingly competitive marketplace. The collective skills, behaviors, and work experiences of all CIGNA employees enable us to make a real difference in the lives of our customers. We seek the most talented and creative minds in the industry to develop innovative solutions our customers value and expect. CIGNA is committed to recruiting, developing, motivating, and retaining a diverse workforce representing the best and brightest both inside and outside of our industry - a workforce that reflects our customers and the communities where we operate. ' Role Summary ' Medically and/or vocationally manages and/or assesses cases or tasks to facilitate return of ill/injured persons to productive lifestyles in an efficient, cost effective and timely manner.  Analyzes and evaluates clinical and return-to work information so that an assessment with recommendations and goals can be established to optimize case outcome. Case management services are performed either through telephonic (TCM) or field based (FCM) services, depending upon the case management service assigned/purchased. ' Responsibilities ' ¿ Assesses the medical, vocational, financial, and behavioral needs of referred, ill/injured persons via combination of face-to-face, telephonic and written correspondence with a variety of parties, within the scope of the license/certification.  Case management assessment and evaluation - ¿ gathering relevant medical and vocational information and data; interpreting same to develop a plan; requires interaction with the ill/injured person and specific goal-setting.  Coordination of services based upon case-specific local, state and federal regulations as well as policy coverage pertinent to the case ¿ Proposes and implements a cost effective vocational/medical case management plan to the referral source in the form of an initial report produced via personal computer.  Modifies plan as needed based on case progress.  Requires ability to negotiate with multiple parties. ¿ Coordinates and implements the approved plan to successful completion and reports on the status via a progress/re-assessment report produced on the personal computer.   Follow-up and evaluation of person¿s success relative to case plan; re-assessing case plan as necessary to ensure successful outcomes ¿ Demonstrates appropriate outcomes measured during the life of a case against long and short-term goals; outcomes are summarized at the time of case closure the aim to maximize the person¿s outcomes and maximize medical status and return to work status.  The aim is to return the person, as close as possible, to his/her pre-illness/pre-injury status. ¿ Maintains accurate documentation of records on each case including assessment, goals, barriers, billing, savings and demographic data. ¿ Requires knowledge of ethics, rights to privacy, confidentiality and advocacy for the ill/injured person; knowledge of community resources, ADA, HIPPA and appropriate legislation required; ability to negotiate ¿ Adheres to established quality standards and customer special instructions. ¿ Establishes and maintains professional, collaborative relationship with providers and customers. ¿ Ability to assume one or more of these duties: ¿ Assist with training new case managers, including acting as a preceptor to new hires. ¿ Provide service marketing. ¿ Provide utilization review of assigned files ¿ Complete special projects as assigned. ¿ Ability to interact with local sales and/or account managers as appropriate to meet customer needs.  Participates in customer visits as needed. ¿ Car travel required to expedite field case management activities. ¿ Ability to negotiate level of care, intensity and duration with provider(s). *Caseloads vary depending on client need and case complexity and method of delivery (field based vs. telephonic). Caseload size is adjusted based upon other duties.  Average caseload size for a FT FCM is 25-30; for a FT TCM, 70-90. ' Qualifications ' ¿ Current RN license (Associates or Diploma degree nurse) with three (3) years full-time clinical experience. Bachelor's degree or  higher in a health-related field (such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, vocational rehabilitation or counseling) preferred ¿Certification is recommended and professionally encouraged.  Approved certifications included Certified Case Manager (CCM), Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS), Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN), Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). Certification as Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC), Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) and Certified Nurse Life Care Planner (CNLCP) will also be considered as long as the individual meets the basic URAC education and experience requirements for case management staff.  Knowledge and Experience ¿ Staff must practice within the scope of their license (i.e., RN license, counselor license, etc.) and any code of ethics associated with any certifications; staff must maintain current licensure/certification ¿ Registered nurses must have minimum of three nursing experience in the one of following areas: ICU/CCU, trauma, spinal cord injuries, medical/surgical, orthopedics, neurology, or rehab. ¿ Registered nurse with an alternate bachelor's degree such as psychology, social, counseling, etc., may be considered for a dual role as a medical/vocational field specialist if skills and experience allow. ¿ A non-RN candidate, i.e., medical social worker, must have three (3) years medical case management experience in a clinical setting ¿ Minimum of three years case management experience preferred ¿ Three years experience working in a disability compensation system such as workers' compensation, short or long term disability preferred. Bilingual skills, both verbal and written, as required based upon the geographic area and unit need where the case manager will be located ' Pay Benefits Work Schedule ' CIGNA offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, 401k plan, and work/life balance programs, as well as opportunities for career growth and development. ' How To Apply ' We encourage you to complete all questions on the candidate profile if you wish to be considered for this opportunity. ' EEO Statement ' CIGNA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: ELIGIBILITY CASE MANAGER (FAMILY SERVICE COUNSELOR) - RANGE 10 (2 POSITIONS) Company: Location: Anchorage, AK Description: Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee. If the person selected is not affiliated with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA), he or she must become a member in good standing within 31 days of beginning work. DEPARTMENT: Health & Human Services HOURS OF WORK:  Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: 825 L Street, Anchorage, Alaska

Job Title: CASE MANAGER Company: Providence Health & Services Location: Kodiak, AK Description: CASE MANAGER  CASE MANAGER - 60518  Job Requisition Number:  60518  Posting Title:  CASE MANAGER - 60518  Shift:  1 - Day Shift   Department:  COMM SUPPORT PROGRAM   Employment Status:  Full-Time   Location:  717 E REZANOF DRIVE KODIAK, Alaska 99615-0000  Salary Minimum:  17.77   Salary Maximum:  26.64   External Description:  Do you have a passion for helping people through mental health situations? Join the team at the Providence Kodiak Island Counseling Center, a facility that offers a wide array of mental health services located in amazing Kodiak, Alaska, as a full time, day shift Case Manager! The Case Manager provides a safe and supportive environment for clients, completes functional assessments, plans for interventions, plans and organizes interdisciplinary team meetings, links clients with services, monitors client progress towards meeting identified individual goals, and functions as an advocate for client rights. Additionally, they provide clients with the training of critical skills identified as necessary for the individual to function in his/her living, working, learning, and social environments. The Case Manager shares on-call services with the CSP Case Management staff on a rotating basis. Requirements for the position are: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a behavioral health or education field Current Alaska driver’s license Current Basic Life Support and First Aid certification, or able to obtain within 90 days of hire Knowledge of mental health issues, both theory and practice, crisis intervention techniques and assessment techniques, family systems dynamics, strong crisis intervention, assessment, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills Must be able to read, write and speak English This position will include a 3% geographical differential. Copyright 2006 Providence Health & Services. All Rights Reserved.