Field Based HSS Clinical Coordinator
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Wichita
Posted on: February 9, 2025
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Job Description:
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 locally to Sedgwick, Marion, Chase & Lyon Counties,
KS, you'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on
some tough challenges.
Primary 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
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:
Bachelor's Degree (or higher) 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 persons with long-term care
needs
1+ years of experience working with persons 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 region to visit Medicaid members in
their homes and / or other settings, including community centers,
hospitals, or providers' offices
Preferred Qualifications:
Licensed Social Worker or clinical degree
Registered Nurse
Background in managing populations with complex medical or
behavioral needs
Experience with electronic charting
Experience with arranging community resources
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth
Group's Telecommuter Policy.
The salary range for this role is $28.61 to $56.06 per hour based
on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including
but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience,
certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum
wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth
Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package,
incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k
contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility
requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with
UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits
and incentives.
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.
#RPO #Red
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