Behavioral Health Field Care Coordinator - Remote In Franklin, Henry And Patrick Counties

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The Field Care Coordinator will be an essential element of an Integrated Care Model by relaying the pertinent information about the member needs and advocating for the best possible care available, and ensuring they have the right services to meet their needs. The role is to engage the person in the treatment process and then assist his/her to access the appropriate community services so they can pursue their treatment goals in the community and avoid institutionalization.

If you are located within commutable distance from Martinsville, Stuart, Collinsville, Rocky Mount, and Penhook, VA you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide subsequent member follow - up as determined by individual member needs
• Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members
• Advocate for patients and families as needed to ensure the patient’s needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team
• Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs; including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive services
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments within designated timeframes
• Assess, plan and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, lease restrictive level of care
• Liaison with other case managers and UM staff to help coordinate services and treatment
• Manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact

This is a field-based role that will require travel approximately 25% of the time in the field within an assigned coverage area. Candidates must be willing to travel throughout Franklin, Henry and Patrick counties.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• 1+ years of care coordination or behavioral health experience and/or work in a healthcare environment
• Experience working with members who have medical needs, the elderly, individuals with physical disabilities and / or those who may have communication barriers
• Bachelor’s degree in a health or human services field
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel within assigned territory to meet with members and providers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in team-based care
• Background in Managed Care
• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
• CCM certification
• Psychiatric or behavioral health experience
• Experience working with SMI or co-occurring disorders
• Experience working with Medicaid / Medicare population

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time to complete computer or tablet work duties
• Ability to transport equipment to and from field locations needed for visits (ex. laptop, stethoscope, etc.)
• Ability to navigate multiple locations/terrains to visit employees, members and/or providers
• Ability to transition from office to field locations multiple times per day

• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.