Bilingual Client Service Manager - Therapy

Job Summary

The Client Services Manager (CSM) is responsible for developing and managing relationships with assigned clients and field staff to more quickly resolve challenges and address concerns. The CSM oversees all non-clinical aspects of the provision of care that includes the utilization of authorized hours, the vetting of potential candidates, and the management of communication between clients, field staff, and office personnel. The core focus of the position is to ensure client satisfaction and increase client retention. This position reports directly to the Client Services Supervisor, Director of Operations, or the Administrator.

Duties and ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates a working knowledge of therapy services and the deficits/diagnosis/vocabulary associated with those services.Collects and documents Referral information for Therapy services. Communicates the referral needs during staffing meetings to engage services for the client. Follows through with problem solving barriers to services being initiated.Troubleshoots authorization and client family needs in order to determine feasibility and financial responsibility regarding therapy services.Coordinates admission prior to therapy evaluation with client caregiver. Completes required consent paperwork to initiate services in an accurate and timely manner.Coordination of services with external providers and support for families attempting to access services in addition to those provided by MGA Homecare.Establishes effective communication & utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to serve as the primary point of contact for all non-clinical issues or questions between clients, field staff and office personnel.Builds strong relationships with clients/families by being highly knowledgeable regarding individual staffing needs and clinician preferences/expectations to ensure appropriate staff placement.Sets proper and realistic expectations with clients regarding MGA’s service capabilities.Appropriately logs all non-clinical client & field staff complaints in accordance with MGA policy.Collaborates with recruiting team to address long and short-term staffing needs by communicating client specific requests.Demonstrates working knowledge of payer source requirements, including an understanding of Medicaid, MGA specific software systems, internal processes, policies and procedures.Communicates and escalates all client and field staff issues to management in accordance with MGA Policy.