Behavioral Health Field Care Coordinator Social Worker - Multiple Locations Across MA

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Worcester
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for External CandidatesUnitedHealthcare is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)As a Field Care Coordinator, you will have the flexibility to work telephonically and in the community as an essential element of an Integrated Care Model by relaying the pertinent information about the member's needs and advocating for the best possible care available, and ensuring they have the right services to meet their needs.If you are located in MA, you will have the flexibility to work from home approximately 50% of the time and see members within your community 50% of the time.Primary Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, and implement care strategies for members with behavioral health needs that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, lease restrictive level of care
• Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs, including financial, behavioral, psychosocial, community and state supportive services
• Manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact
• 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
• Expect to spend about 50-75% of your time in the field visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilitiesYou'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 OR 4 years of experience
  • 1+ years of experience in long-term care, home health, hospice, public health or assisted living
  • 1+ years of experience working with MS Word (create and edit) and Outlook (email and calendar)
  • Reliable transportation and the ability to travel in assigned region to visit members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, or providers' offices
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliancePreferred Qualifications:
    • Experience with electronic charting
    • Experience with arranging community resources
    • Field based work experience
    • Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
    • Bilingual To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.Careers at UnitedHealthcare Community & State. Challenge brings out the best in us. It also attracts the best. That's why you'll find some of the most amazingly talented people in health care here. We serve the health care needs of low income adults and children with debilitating illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and high-risk pregnancy. Our holistic, outcomes-based approach considers social, behavioral, economic, physical and environmental factors. Join us. Work with proactive health care, community and government partners to heal health care and create positive change for those who need it most. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)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.

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