Managed Care Coordinator (VA Foster Care Program)

Elevance Health•Chesapeake, VA

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Managed Care Coordinator is responsible for the overall management of member's individual service plan within the scope of position in the VA Foster Care Program, as required by applicable state law and contract. This field-based role enables associates to primarily operate in the field, traveling to client sites or designated locations as their role requires, with occasional office attendance for meetings or training. This approach ensures flexibility, responsiveness to client needs, and direct, hands-on engagement. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Requirements

BA/BS degree and a minimum of 1 year of experience working directly with people related to the specific program population or other related community based organizations; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS degree field of study in health care related field preferred.
Specific education and years and type of experience may be required based upon state law and contract requirements.
For MMP, requires Community Health Worker certification to be obtained within one year of employment.
QMHP Certification
Experience with Foster Care preferred
Behavior/Mental Health experience preferred

Responsibilities

Working with children within the Foster Care System
Responsible for performing telephonic or face-to-face history and program needs assessments using a tool with pre-defined questions for the identification, evaluation, coordination and management of member's program needs.
Using tools and pre-defined identification process, identifies members with potential clinical health care needs (including, but not limited to, potential for high risk complications) and coordinates those member's cases with the clinical healthcare management and interdisciplinary team in order to provide care coordination support. The process does not involve clinical judgment.
Manages non-clinical needs of members with chronic illnesses, co-morbidities, and/or disabilities, to insure cost effective and efficient utilization of services.
Establishes short and long term goals in collaboration with the member, caregivers, family, natural supports, and physicians.
Identifies members that would benefit from expanded services.
Travels to worksite and other locations as necessary.