CHOICES Care Coordinator- Shelby County

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee • Memphis, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a compassionate individual who enjoys helping others achieve their personal health and wellness goals? If so, a career as a CHOICES Care Coordinator might be perfect for you. As a Care Coordinator, you will make a lasting impact on members’ lives by ensuring their safety at home or within a community setting . In this role, you’ll travel to member’s homes for visits, while managing various demands and requests from both internal and external stakeholders. We’re seeking individuals who excel in problem-solving through critical thinking, and who are adept at time management and prioritizing daily tasks. You should be self-motivated, flexible, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Most importantly, you should have a passion for improving the quality of life for diverse members in their communities. You will be a great match for this role if you have: 3 years of experience in a clinical setting Registered nurse with an active license in the state of Tennessee or hold a license in the state of their residence if the state is participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact Act; or Masters in Social Work with an active unrestricted license (LCSW, LMSW, or LAPSW). Exceptional customer service skills Must live within the following counties: Memphis/Shelby County Available for an 8:00am – 5:00pm EST(no on call) schedule, with the option (upon management approval) to work a compressed work week after 1 year.

Requirements

• 2 years - Clinical experience required
• PC Skills required (Basic Microsoft Office and E-Mail)
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Registered nurse with an active license in the state of Tennessee or hold a license in the state of their residence if the state is participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact Act; or Masters in Social Work with an active unrestricted license (LCSW, LMSW, or LAPSW).
• Employees who are required to operate either a BCBST-owned vehicle or a personal or rental vehicle for company business on a routine basis will be automatically enrolled into the BCBST Driver Safety Program.
• The employee will also be required to adhere to the guidelines set forth through the program. This includes, maintaining a valid driver’s license, auto insurance compliance with minimum liability requirements; as defined in the “Use of Non BCBST-Owned Vehicle” Policy (for employees driving personal or rental vehicles only); and maintaining an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR). The definition for "routine basis" is defined as daily, weekly or at regularly schedule times.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with members and families to identify needed supports and direct services to meet personal goals for good health, employment and independent or community living.
• Collaborates with a team of clinical and social support colleagues to meet the physical, behavioral health and long term service needs of each member.
• Conduct thorough and objective face-to-face visits with and assess each members situation to determine current status and needs, including physical, behavioral, functional, psycho-social, financial, and employment and independent living expectations.
• Utilizing criteria for authorizing appropriate home and community based services and confirm those services are being provided and that members needs are being met.
• Valid Driver's License.
• TB Skin Test (applies to coordinators that work in the field).
• Position requires 24 months in role before eligible to post for other internal positions.
• Various immunizations and/or associated medical tests may be required for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees