About UnitedHealth Group
At UnitedHealth Group, 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.
About the Role
You push yourself to reach higher and go further. Because for you, it's all about ensuring a positive outcome for patients. In this role, you'll work in the field and coordinate the long-term care needs for patients in the local community. And at every turn, you'll have the support of an elite and dynamic team. Join UnitedHealth Group and our family of businesses, and you'll use your diverse knowledge and experience to make health care work better for our patients.
The Behavioral Health Care Coordinator Role
The Behavioral Health Care Coordinator role will be an essential element of an Integrated Care Model by relaying the pertinent information about the member needs and advocating for the best possible care available, and ensuring they have the right services to meet their needs. Our team is made up of Behavioral Health Specialists, RNs, and Social Workers dedicated to helping members achieve their health care goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient 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 care plan throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact
- Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members
- Advocate for patients and families as needed to ensure the patient's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team
- Visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, or providers' offices
What We Offer
We're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive base pay
- Full and comprehensive benefit program
- Performance rewards
- A management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success
Some of our offerings include:
- 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.)
Required Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- One of the following:
- RN in the state of Texas
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW)
- Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)
- 2+ years of experience working within the behavioral health setting
- Intermediate level of proficiency working with MS Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel up to 75% of the time in this assigned region to visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, nursing facilities, or providers' offices
- Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from non-workspace areas) with the ability to secure Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group-approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service
Preferred Qualifications
We're looking for candidates with:
- Medicaid Waiver experience
- Case Management and/or Care Coordination experience
- Behavioral health experience
- Field-based work experience
- Experience with electronic charting
- Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
- Knowledge of community resources
Why Join UnitedHealth Group?
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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