LTSS Field-Based HSS Clinical Coordinator – Douglas County, KS and surrounding counties

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About the position

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable, and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Care Coordinator is responsible for establishing a set of person-centered goal-oriented, culturally relevant, and logical steps to ensure that a person receiving LTSS receives services in a supportive, effective, efficient, timely and cost-effective manner. Care coordination includes case management, disease management, discharge planning, transition planning, and addressing social determinants of health and integration into community. This position is a Field-Based position with a Home-Based office. Expected travelling 2-3 days per week within 30–60-mile radius. If you reside within Douglas County, KS and surrounding counties, you will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute as you take on some tough challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are individualized by the individual and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care
  • Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs, including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive services
  • Manage the person-centered service/support plan throughout the continuum of care
  • Communicate with all stakeholders the required health - related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all persons
  • Advocate for persons and families as needed to ensure the persons needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team
  • Conduct home visits in coordination with person and care team, which may include a community service coordinator
  • Conduct in-person visits which may include nursing homes, assisted living, hospital or home
  • Serve as a resource for community care coordinator, if applicable

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, rehabilitation, nursing, psychology, special education, gerontology, or related human services area
  • 2+ years of experience working within the community health setting in a healthcare role
  • 1+ years of experience working with people with long-term care needs
  • 1+ years of experience working with people receiving services on one of the homes and community-based waivers in KS
  • 1+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Ability to travel in assigned regions to visit Medicaid members in their homes and / or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, or providers' offices

Nice-to-haves

  • Licensed Social Worker or clinical degree
  • Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
  • Experience with electronic charting
  • Experience with arranging community resources

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
  • Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
  • Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
  • 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
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