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Legacy Community Health

Full-service health system delivering primary care

Manager Ryan White Case Management

Case Management & AdvocacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHouston, TX, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree in social work is required.
  • A current Texas Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) is required, and licensed professionals must maintain their professional licenses as defined by their respective Texas licensing and examining boards.
  • One year of case management experience with people living with HIV and/or people with a history of mental illness, homelessness, or chemical dependence is required.
  • Must be able to travel between locations as needed, including between Houston and Beaumont.
  • Requires working knowledge of community issues and treatment issues related to HIV.
  • Must be able to manage multiple deadlines and decision-making responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated competency with an electronic health records system.
  • Bilingual Spanish fluency is required.
  • Requires strong organizational, typing, and computer skills.
  • Requires discretion and secure information management when accessing confidential and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive psychosocial services, including case management, linkages to care, patient advocacy, medication and visit adherence support, and psychological and social support.
  • Help patients understand and navigate Ryan White Part-A eligibility, medical coverage, coverage caps, and available services.
  • Support patients returning to care, accessing essential resources, and building independence in managing their health.
  • Work within a collaborative primary care medical home using a team-based, whole-person approach.
  • Partner with patients and families to promote culturally sensitive, language-appropriate, timely, and continuous care.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals, peers, supervisors, and community resources to address service gaps and improve patient outcomes.
  • Participate in trainings, community meetings, performance improvement, and quality assurance efforts.
  • Identify and screen HIV-positive individuals referred by Legacy providers for social service needs.
  • Assist clients in obtaining and securing required program eligibility documentation, including Social Security documentation, tax documents, income verification, and proof of residency.
  • Assist patients with drug assistance program eligibility applications, including obtaining and securing required documentation.
  • Enter data into the Harris County Ryan White Centralized Patient Care Data Management System (CPCDMS) to register new patients.
  • Facilitate transfer of CPCDMS record ownership for patients transferring care from another Ryan White-funded primary care agency to Legacy Community Health.
  • Educate patients on services covered under Ryan White Part-A, coverage caps, and Ryan White medical coverage.
  • Coordinate collection and storage of Ryan White CPCDMS eligibility supporting documentation.
  • Assist with preparing and implementing the CPCDMS Eligibility portion of the Annual Ryan White Part-A Audit, as needed.
  • Assess each client's medical and psychosocial history and current service needs, including resources to meet daily living needs.
  • Provide information, referrals, and assistance linking patients to medical, psychosocial, and basic-needs services to improve independence and overall health.
  • Assist patients in improving medication adherence, visit adherence, and overall health status.
  • Assess for substance use or abuse and connect patients to available treatment resources.
  • Advocate on behalf of clients to decrease service gaps and remove barriers to services.
  • Assist patients who have been lost to care in returning to medical services.
  • Comply with standards of care, including DSHS Texas HIV Management Standards and other applicable standards of care.
  • Follow program standards and protocols, including completing Comprehensive Assessments and Individualized Care Plans with patients.
  • Maintain paperwork and documentation necessary for program standards.
  • Attend trainings and community meetings as needed.
  • Monitor service efficacy and quality through periodic re-evaluation with peers and a supervisor.
  • Document services provided in the electronic health records client record within 72 hours.
  • Participate in Legacy's Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance Program.
  • Promote respectful, professional, responsible, and courteous relationships with patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees.
  • Promote effective working relationships and work effectively as part of a team to support department goals and objectives.
  • Attend required training and ongoing education offered by the agency, including safety training and education sessions on Universal Precautions.
  • Maintain the work area and equipment according to Legacy standards.
  • Work within a primary care medical home using a team-based approach and partnering with patients and families to promote timely access to care, culturally sensitive and language-appropriate care, continuity of care, and whole-person improvement through appropriate self-management skills.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working among the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community is preferred.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish ability is preferred; bilingual employees must have written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish.

About the Company

Legacy Community Health

Full-service health system delivering primary care

Legacy Community Health runs a network of health care facilities across the Texas Gulf Coast, offering primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, behavioral health, dental, vision, specialty care, and pharmacy services at more than 50 locations. Clinics provide a full range of medical services in one system, focusing on accessible, comprehensive care for all patients, with care coordination across different specialties and preventive services. As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Texas and a United Way affiliated agency since 1990, it delivers care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay, without judgment. This combination of scale, integrated services, and a commitment to open access differentiates Legacy from many providers who charge or limit services based on insurance. The company’s goal is to improve community health by delivering high-quality, affordable, and coordinated care to underserved populations, expanding access and reducing barriers to care.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
2005

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