Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:
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Integration Specialist (BA) - Posting #26784
Hourly Rate: $26.52
Position Summary:
Full-time Integration Specialist position available for the Care Management department in Puyallup, WA. The Integration Specialist provides Health Home services and similar support for patients whose complex medical, behavioral health and social concerns impede their ability for self-care. Must have knowledge of Community Outreach or Case Management. Knowledge of Community Resources preferred. Willingness to commute to meet with clients at various settings including clients home, clinic and/or hospital.
The Integration Specialist is a member of the patient-centered inter-disciplinary Care Management team, and has a strong understanding of chronic conditions and how each condition can compound another, leading to poor health outcomes.
The Integration Specialist meets with patients in the location of their choice; their homes, in the community, at in-patient settings or in clinics. This individual’s work will include timely and effective screenings and appropriate referrals to internal Sea Mar service providers, community-based resources, and emergency services when indicated.
Screenings may pertain to functional abilities, daily medical self-management skills, fall risk, depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol use, and other screenings when indicated. Through the use of motivational interviewing and other techniques, the Integration Specialist will work with the patient to create a Health Action Plan which includes long and short term goals with actionable steps that will help the client self-manage their chronic health conditions.
As part of ongoing services, the Integration Specialist will follow up with the patient regularly to evaluate progress made towards completing their Health Action Plan goals. As part of the Care Management/ Health Home six core services, the Integration Specialist provides care transition assistance from in-patient settings, follow-up in the home, as well as community based care coordination, health promotion, patient and family support, referral to community and social support services, and comprehensive care management. As part of the clients’ interdisciplinary team, the Integration Specialist will provide information and recommendations regarding the client’s care. Must have experience working in the community with underserved populations required.
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What We Offer:
Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours more, receive an excellent benefit package of:
We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Amber Lensch, Care Manager, at [email protected].
Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted 8/27/2024
External candidates are considered after 8/30/2024
This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).
Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html