Corewell Health - Grand Rapids, MI
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Grand Rapids, MI
251-500 employees
Hospitals
About the position
The Ambulatory Care Manager role at Corewell Health West focuses on providing comprehensive care management for patients with behavioral health concerns and chronic medical conditions. This position involves collaborating with primary care providers to develop treatment plans, offering support to patients and their families, and ensuring continuity of care. The role also emphasizes the importance of addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) to improve overall health outcomes in the community.
Responsibilities
- Plans and prioritizes care for individuals and populations, focusing on strategies that promote optimal health.
- Provides peer support and role modeling related to life skills and health/wellness during home visits.
- Demonstrates expertise in patient care and manages a caseload of clients of varying complexity.
- Assesses internal referrals and provides individual, short-term therapy or care management services, monitoring patient progress.
- Develops plans of care and makes recommendations to primary care providers and specialists regarding mental health treatment strategies.
- Assesses and provides follow-up for the Systematic Case Review process, consulting with psychiatrists and assisting in psychotropic medication management.
- Responds to patients' urgent mental health concerns, including suicide risk assessments, and assists patients in accessing appropriate care.
Requirements
- Master Degree in Social Work (MSW) - Required
- 2 years of relevant experience in a related field - Required
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the State of Michigan upon hire - Required
Nice-to-haves
- Bilingual, with a good understanding of the Hispanic community preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory for restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
