Field Case Manager - Duval County FL
About the position
Full time opportunity - Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. 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. As part of a Care Management team who will manage complex members, the Field Case Manager will be the primary care manager for a panel of members with complex behavioral health needs (i.e., mental health or substance use disorders). Additionally, this position will provide behavioral health support to the broader team. Care coordination activities will focus on supporting member's medical, behavioral, and socioeconomic needs to promote appropriate utilization of services and improved quality of care. In this Field Case Manager 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.
Responsibilities
Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care.
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Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs, including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive services.
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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.
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Expect to spend about 80% of your time in the field visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilities.
Requirements
4-year degree plus 2+ years of relevant experience
,
No degree, 6+ years of relevant social service or case management experience
,
1+ years of experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
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Access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel within assigned territory to meet with members and providers.
Nice-to-haves
LTC Case management experience
,
Experience with electronic charting
,
Experience with arranging community resources
,
Field-based work experience
,
Experience in serving individuals with co-occurring disorders (both mental health and substance use disorders)
,
Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
,
Experience in long-term care, home health, hospice, public health, or assisted living
,
Experience with local behavioral health providers and community support organizations addressing SDOH (e.g., food banks, non-emergent transportation, utility assistance, housing/rapid re-housing assistance, etc.)
,
Bilingual Spanish
Benefits
Health insurance
,
Paid time off
,
401k
,
Professional development opportunities
,
Diversity programs
,
Employee discount programs
Apply Now
Full time opportunity - Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. 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. As part of a Care Management team who will manage complex members, the Field Case Manager will be the primary care manager for a panel of members with complex behavioral health needs (i.e., mental health or substance use disorders). Additionally, this position will provide behavioral health support to the broader team. Care coordination activities will focus on supporting member's medical, behavioral, and socioeconomic needs to promote appropriate utilization of services and improved quality of care. In this Field Case Manager 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.
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.
,
Expect to spend about 80% of your time in the field visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilities.
Requirements
4-year degree plus 2+ years of relevant experience
,
No degree, 6+ years of relevant social service or case management experience
,
1+ years of experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
,
Access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel within assigned territory to meet with members and providers.
Nice-to-haves
LTC Case management experience
,
Experience with electronic charting
,
Experience with arranging community resources
,
Field-based work experience
,
Experience in serving individuals with co-occurring disorders (both mental health and substance use disorders)
,
Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
,
Experience in long-term care, home health, hospice, public health, or assisted living
,
Experience with local behavioral health providers and community support organizations addressing SDOH (e.g., food banks, non-emergent transportation, utility assistance, housing/rapid re-housing assistance, etc.)
,
Bilingual Spanish
Benefits
Health insurance
,
Paid time off
,
401k
,
Professional development opportunities
,
Diversity programs
,
Employee discount programs
Apply Now