Care Coordinator - Daviess County Indiana and surrounding areas - Remote

Optum; Washington (IN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Care Coordinator to enhance the healthcare experience for older adults. This role focuses on managing complex medical and behavioral health needs, engaging with members through assessments, and creating tailored care plans. The ideal candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless service delivery and improved care quality. With the flexibility to work remotely within Indiana, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on community health while fostering professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling.
• Current RN or LPN licensure in Indiana with clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary care manager for high-risk members with complex needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans for members.

Skills

Case Management

Behavioral Health Knowledge

Communication Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Current RN or LPN Licensure

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Care Coordinator role at UnitedHealthcare is focused on simplifying the healthcare experience and improving community health by removing barriers to quality care. This position involves managing a panel of older adult members with complex medical and behavioral health needs. The Care Coordinator will support members' medical, behavioral, and socioeconomic needs to ensure appropriate service utilization and improved care quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary care manager for high-risk members with comorbid behavioral health needs.


• Engage with members through face-to-face and telephonic interactions to complete comprehensive needs assessments.


• Develop and implement individualized care plans that address medical, behavioral, functional, cultural, and socioeconomic needs.


• Collaborate with internal care teams, providers, and community resources to execute care plans.


• Provide referrals and linkages to appropriate services and resources.

Qualifications:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, special education, or counseling, with relevant case management experience.


• Current RN or LPN licensure in Indiana with clinical experience.


• Experience with local behavioral health providers and community support organizations.


• Proficiency in MS Office and experience in long-term support services.


• Resident of Indiana with reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional experience in long-term support services, team-based care, and working with co-occurring disorders.


• Training in Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, and Person-Centered Care.


• Background in Managed Care and bilingual abilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to transition between office and field locations.


• Capability to navigate various terrains and remain stationary for extended periods.

This role offers the flexibility to work remotely within Indiana and provides opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're ready to make a difference, join UnitedHealthcare to start Caring, Connecting, and Growing together