HIV Care Social Worker; BSW – Infectious Disease

The Case Manager provides support services to patients receiving care for HIV/AIDS within the Health Partners Infectious Clinic. Working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary care team, this position helps patients fully engage in their medical care. This goal is achieved by assisting with medical care coordination and providing support to patients to help address psychosocial needs and reduce barriers to care.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program and State of Minnesota Licensure or license eligible.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with adults with chronic disease, seniors and/or home care.
• Working knowledge of, and experience with, family systems theory, individual and family counseling, and group process.
• Knowledge of Community Resources including Medicare / Medicaid, financial aid, county, state, and private social service agencies.
• Clinical Social Work experience with individuals and families.
• Ability to work well with interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and think creatively.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Current MN Drivers License and car.

• Five or more years of relevant professional Social Work experience.

• Ability to make mobility to all GHI clinic and hospital sites.
• Ability to communicate with patients and families.

Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. This position provides social work services for moderately complex adult cases.

• Screen and identify potential candidates for program participation.
• Perform client intake services.
• Develop client service plans in compliance with funder requirements.
• Identify and work to resolve barriers clients may encounter (language barriers, eligibility criteria, services fees, geographic location).
• Provide resources and referrals necessary for clients to obtain and/or maintain access to HIV medical care.
• Conduct reevaluation and follow up assessment throughout length of care in compliance with funder requirements.
• Provide outreach to client’s family, friends, and significant others.
• Maintain consistent contact (office visits, home visits, and telephone calls) with clients to sustain ongoing supportive relationships.
• Partner closely with care team to implement service plan and to assure all team members are informed of clients’ needs and medical status.
• Document services provided in a manner compliant with funder requirements.
• Complete reports on services used and services needed by clients.
• Maintain a level of knowledge and skills required to perform all duties in compliance with Ryan White case management and grant standards.
• Knowledge of HIV transmission and safer sex.
• Knowledge of health, safety, behavioral, and the emotional implications of HIV/AIDS diagnosis.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Social Work assessments.
• Information and referral for community resources to patients and families.
• Social Work consults with GHI providers.
• Case management, including case managing patients living with HIV.
• Short‑term counseling and/or pre‑therapy.
• Provide social work services to patients in line with department policies and procedures.
• Duties as assigned by the Supervisor.