- Contribute as an active member of a multi/inter-disciplinary team to assess, plan, organize, review and evaluate clinical eligibility.
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- Conduct on-site assessments of applicants/participants medical, functional, psychosocial, and supportive needs to determine community, whether risks can be mitigated, and mitigation strategies within the terms of the ABI/MFP Waiver.
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- Review and document all relevant information into data system applications in accordance with program guidelines and regulations.
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- Utilizes critical thinking skills to complete written, clinically based comprehensive assessments that accurately depict the applicants/participants holistic needs, without bias.
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- Contact providers, state agency offices, and applicants/participants, and collateral support to obtain information and records needed to conduct a comprehensive clinical review of the case and final determination.
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- Review and document all relevant information into data system applications in accordance with program guidelines and regulations.
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- Maintain individual records documenting all applicant/participant encounters and contacts.
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- Foster and promote continuity of care and cooperative partnerships by liaising with health care providers, acute care hospitals, long term care facilities and other programs/organizations involved in the provision of services.
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- Participate in public relations efforts, attending conferences and meetings as needed.
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- Maintain positive working relationships with applicants/participants, and relevant informal supports, provider organizations, program consultants and state agencies.
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- Maintain the confidentiality of all business documents and correspondence per UMass Chan Medical School (UMass Chan)/ForHealth Consulting procedures and HIPAA regulations.
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- Participate in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrate the use of quality improvement in daily operations.
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- Comply with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
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- Comply with all health, safety and program regulations and requirements.
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- Participates in training and onboarding of new clinical staff
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- State-wide travel is required for this position.
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- Perform other duties as required.
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