Field Based HSS Clinical Coordinator – Wyandotte, Johnson Counties, KS or Surrounding Counties

UnitedHealth Group • Olathe, KS

4d • $29 - $52 • 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 Field HSS Clinical 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 the 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 Wyandotte, Johnson Counties, KS or surrounding counties , you will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute 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
What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:
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.)
More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

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
• Access to reliable transportation & valid US driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

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.)

What This Job Offers

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