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.In this Health and Social Services 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 RNs, Social Workers, Behavioral Health Specialists, and others dedicated to helping members achieve their health care goals.This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of (8:00am - 5:00pm Central Standard Time). It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. Our work site is located at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center 5000 Hennessy Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70808; position will be 75% located at the hospital and 25% remotely.If you reside within a commutable distance of New Orleans, LA, you will have the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:
Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, lease 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
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma / GED (or higher)
Current RN, LMSW, LCSW, or LBSW unrestricted license or similar in the State of LA
4+ years of experience working within the community health setting or in a health care role
Intermediate Microsoft Office experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (ability to create, edit, save, and send documents, spreadsheets, and emails)
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time in assigned region to visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, nursing facilities or providers' offices
Ability to work an 8-hour shift between 8:00am - 5:00pm CST including the flexibility to work occasional overtime per business need
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree (or higher)
Experience in case management and/or certification in case management (CCM)
Field-based work experience
Experience with electronic charting
Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
Bilingual skills
Remote Worker Requirements:
Reside within commutable distance to New Orleans, LA
Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service
Soft Skills:
Good verbal and written communication skills working with all levels of populated clientele
Work independently and self-directed
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter PolicyAt 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.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: 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.UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.