Clinical Care Coordinator, Las Cruces, NM

UnitedHealth Group • Las Cruces, NM

313d • $28 - $56 • Remote

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 RN or SW Clinical Care Coordinator will be the primary care manager for a panel of members with complex medical/behavioral needs. Care coordination activities focus on supporting member's medical, behavioral, and socioeconomic needs to promote appropriate utilization of services and improved quality of care. This position is full-time (40 hours / week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8 - hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8am to 5pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. This position is a field - based position with a home - based office.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted independent licensure as a Registered Nurse OR a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor, or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• 3+ years of clinical experience
• 2+ years of relevant health care experience
• 1+ years of experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel within assigned territory to meet with members and providers
• Currently reside in the Las Cruces area of New Mexico or within commutable driving distance
• Willing or ability to travel locally up to 50% of the time

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or Higher in Clinical Field
• Commission for Case Manager (CCM) certification
• 3+ years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
• 1+ years of community case management experience coordinating care for individuals with complex needs
• Experience working in team-based care
• Background in Managed Care
• Reside in New Mexico

Responsibilities

• Engage members face-to-face and/or telephonically to complete a comprehensive needs assessment, including assessment of medical, behavioral, functional, cultural, and socioeconomic needs
• Develop and implement person centered care plans to address needs including management of chronic health conditions, health promotion and wellness, social determinants of health, medication management and member safety in alignment with evidence-based guidelines
• Partner and collaborate with internal care team, providers, and community resources/partners to implement care plan
• Provide education and coaching to support member self-management of care needs and lifestyle changes to promote health
• Support proactive discharge planning and manage/coordinate Care Transition following ER visit, inpatient or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) admission
• Advocate for members and families as needed to ensure the member's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team
• Ability to transition from office to field locations multiple times per day
• Ability to navigate multiple locations/terrains to visit employees, members and/or providers
• Ability to transport equipment to and from field locations needed for visits (ex. laptop, stethoscope, etc.)
• Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time to complete computer or tablet work duties

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree