Field-Based HSS Clinical Coordinator - Sedgwick county, KS and surrounding counties

UnitedHealth Group•Wichita, KS

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

At UnitedHealthcare, the mission is to simplify the health care experience, create healthier communities, and remove barriers to quality care, impacting millions of lives. The Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Care Coordinator is responsible for establishing person-centered, goal-oriented, culturally relevant, and logical steps to ensure that individuals receiving LTSS obtain services in a supportive, effective, efficient, timely, and cost-effective manner. This role involves care coordination, including case management, disease management, discharge planning, transition planning, addressing social determinants of health, and community integration. This is a Field-Based position with a Home-Based office, requiring travel 2-3 days per week within a 30–60-mile radius. Residents within Sedgwick County, KS, and surrounding areas will have the flexibility to telecommute.

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 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 regions to visit Medicaid members in their homes and / or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, or providers' offices
Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Licensed Social Worker or Clinical Degree
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