RN or Social Worker Care Coordinator - Telecommuter Kansas ONLY at Hays

Job Description

Talk about meaningful work. Talk about an important role. Lets talk about your next career move. UnitedHealth Group is providing exceptional health care services to millions of our nations most vulnerable and underserved patients. Were working with patients who need help in understanding and navigating a complex health care system. We do it with dedicated and smart Care Coordinators who ensure that all resources are working together in a way that promotes safety, well-being and wellness for every patient we serve. This is the opportunity for care givers who share our passion for quality and our compassion for people; who bring their distinct focus and energy to work every day. Its an inspiring role and it can inspire your career. Find out more about these opportunities to do your lifes best work.(SM) In this role, youll provide a vital service to our members through care coordination activities including conducting assessments, care planning, telephonic and in-home visits, coordination of benefits and services, and linking members to community-based resources. *This is a Work at Home/Telephonic role**Preferred locations: Hays, Garden City, Dodge City, Liberal, Meade, Hugoton Primary Responsibilities: Complete initial and routine assessments for the purpose of identifying member care needsInitiate care planning and implementation of a comprehensive care plan which is member-driven and addresses medical and/or behavioral health needs Engage members routinely telephonically to coordinate services, community resources, and provide health education Provide education and information on available benefits and services and how to access appropriate care Identify early risk factors and targeted condition management interventions as necessary Create, review and revise Care Plans with a focus on health education and improving health outcomes Advocate for member needs and services and provide assistance to members in navigating the healthcare system Focus on reducing hospital admissions through coordinated care and effective discharge planning with other team members Collaborate with the members PCP and other care team members to deliver and coordinate quality care and services Build and maintain relationships with members and their representatives to empower personal responsibility and decision making on healthcare matters Ensure completion of required touch points and care coordination activities and document all activities within the member clinical record Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews or co-managed cases to ensure an effective and comprehensive approach to engage members Promote condition management and principles of recovery and resiliency Attend routine team meetings and offer creative solutions and innovative approaches to further enhance the clinical model

Job Requirements

Requirements:Must meet at least one of the following sets of requirements: Licensed Bachelors degree or higher level clinician in Social Work or a healthcare related field, with a minimum 3 years of clinical or case management experience in a medical, long-term care, or behavioral healthcare setting. Licenses must be active and unrestricted within the state of Kansas Associates degree or higher in nursing with current, unrestricted RN licensure in the State of Kansas and a minimum of 3 years of clinical or case management experience in a medical, long-term care, or behavioral healthcare setting Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook/Email, Internet) Ability to travel within a designated geographical region of Kansas for home/site visits, a valid and current Kansas Drivers license, as well as reliable transportation, AND proof of automobile insurance for vehicle being used Assets Preferred: Experience working with or in support of the Developmentally Disabled populations Medicare/Medicaid experience A background working with complex medical, home health, long-term care and/or behavioral health populations Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) applications and field-based technology use UnitedHealthcare Community & State is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system. We contract with states and other government agencies to provide care for over two million individuals. Working with physicians and other care providers, we ensure that our members obtain the care they need with a coordinated approach. This enables us to break down barriers, which makes health care easier for our customers to manage. That takes a big commitment and a lot of good ideas. Most of all it takes an entire team of talent. Individuals with the tenacity and the dedication to make things work better for millions of people all over our country. You can be a part of this team. You can put your skills and talents to work in an effort that is seriously shaping the way health care services are delivered. Apply today and start doing your lifes best work.(SM) Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing. Job Keywords: Nurse, RN, Registered Nurse, Social Worker, LBSW, LMSW, LSCSW, LCSW, LMFT, Ph.D, mental health, behavioral health, care coordination, case management, clinical, Hays, Garden City, Dodge City, Liberal, Meade, Hugoton, Kansas, KS
Country: USA, State: Kansas, City: Hays, Company: UnitedHealth Group.