Department/Unit:

Community Neurology Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Case Manager to join our multidisciplinary Team within Albany Med Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease to make a significant regional impact on delivering high quality specialized care for patients with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias. Under the general supervision of Albany Medical College, Department of Neurology and Manager of the Alzheimer's Program, the Case Manager will play a vital role in the clinical operations of the Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease (CEAD) at our Community Neurology Division. The Case Manager will be responsible for all social work activities associated with patient clinical visits providing comprehensive assessment, evaluation, and ongoing support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

Participates in patient visits as needed. Responsible for reporting the patient history and complaints to the provider. Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA regulations. Administers baseline and routine cognitive testing (MMSE, MoCA) as well as

ADL/IADL, CDR

neuropsychological inventory, AD8, as indicated. Provides counseling and case management services to patients and/or care partners to help them understand and accept their diagnosis, cope with the emotional stress, and manage the day-to-day services. Facilitates community service referrals if/when needed and complete appropriate paperwork that is requested for services.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in social work or allied field Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Suite Programs Strong organizational skills Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments Ability to work well with others and independently Commitment to the mission of the organization Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!​ Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.