Field Based HSS Clinical Coordinator - Shawnee County, KS and Counties

Overview

At United Healthcare, we are 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. 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 role with a home-based office. Expect travel 2-3 days per week within a 30-60 mile radius.

If you reside within Shawnee County, KS and surrounding counties
, you will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute as you take on some tough challenges.

• Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are individualized for the person 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 person’s needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team
• Conduct home visits in coordination with the 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

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 accruing from the first pay period plus 8 paid holidays
• Medical plan options with participation in a Health Spending Account or Health Savings 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.)
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You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and provide clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role and develop for other roles you may be interested in.

• 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 home 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

• 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

* All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to United Health Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work…