Care Coordinator, LSW

Bluestone Physician Services; Mississippi; Remote; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluestone Physician Services is seeking a Care Coordinator to join their team. This full-time position involves managing caseloads for elderly and disabled populations, requiring travel to various locations within the community. Candidates should be licensed social workers or registered nurses with experience in case management. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and comprehensive benefits, enhancing care coordination strategies across Minnesota’s Special Needs Basic Care programs.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Materials Insurance

Company paid Life Insurance

Company paid Short and Long-term Disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement plan with 4% matching contributions

Three weeks (15 Days) Paid Time Off (PTO)

Mileage reimbursement program for field employees

Company sponsored cell phone, laptop, and scrubs

Qualifications

• Experience working with the geriatric or certified disabled population preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated compatibility with Bluestone’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Manage member caseloads within assigned geographic area.
• Conduct annual assessments including PCA assessments.
• Collaborate with medical care teams to ensure healthcare quality.

Skills

Creative problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

MN Licensed Social Worker

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Bluestone Physician Services delivers great outcomes by bringing exceptional care to patients living with complex, chronic conditions and disabilities. Our unique, robust model of care goes beyond primary care services — our multidisciplinary care teams collaborate with patients, their families and other healthcare providers to deliver care that is preventative, proactive and tailored to their unique needs. Our care teams travel to patients who reside in Assisted Living, Memory Care and Group Home communities throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida.

In addition to primary care, Bluestone has a highly developed care coordination model for more than 14,000 seniors and individuals living with disabilities in Minnesota. Bluestone Care Coordination partners with Minnesota health plans to support their members who receive medical assistance through Minnesota’s Special Needs BasicCare (SNBC) & Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO) programs. Care Coordinators are registered nurses or licensed social workers who work directly with members to assess their physical, mental and social needs and facilitate services and communication across their care team to support their best interests and close gaps in care.

Our success is only possible through the hard work of our employees who bring our core values of Dedication, Excellence, Collaboration and Caring to life every day. Bluestone has been named to the Star Tribune's Top Workplace list for the 12th year in a row! Bluestone also achieved Top Workplace USA 2021-2024!

Position Overview:

Join our team as a Care Coordinator where you will work with the SNBC (Special Needs Basic Care,18-64 years of age)population withmembers living in the community and group homes. In this position, you will work from home, but regularly travel your local area to serve the needs of your members and your community.

Schedule: Full time position, day shift hours, no evenings, weekends or holidays. Hours are 8am to 5pm Monday thru Thursday & 8am to 3pm on Fridays.

Location: Forest lake and surrounding Hennepin County area

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000

Responsibilities:
As a Care Coordinator, you will manage member caseloads within your assigned geographic area. This includes:

• Coordinating face-to-face visits
• Conducting annual assessments including Personal Care Assistance (PCA) assessments for community members and customized living tools for members residing in Assisted Livings
• Reviewing current health needs, identifying goals, and developing individualized care plans
• Helping connect members with community and stateresources and services
• Completing required documentation
• Collaborating with medical care teams to ensure health care quality measures are met and use utilization management tools to meet value-based goals
• Supporting members during transitions of care as well as collaborating with their care team to ensure a safe discharge and follow up plan

Qualifications:

Education/Certification/Experience

• MN Licensed Social Worker (new grads encouraged to apply)
• ORCurrent Minnesota Registered Nurse license
• One or more years of experience working with the geriatric or certified disabled population in case management/care coordination, Home Care, Group Homes, Nursing Homes, TCU or Assisted Living settings preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work independently
• Access to a private and compliant home office space
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Appreciation for working with diverse populations
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with strong verbal skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Demonstrated compatibility with Bluestone’s mission and operating philosophies
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Bluestone Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Materials Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Short and Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account (with employer contribution)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement plan with 4% matching contributions
• Eight (8) paid holidays for office closures plus two (2) floating holidays
• Three weeks (15 Days) Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Mileage reimbursement program for field employees
• Company sponsored cell phone, laptop and scrubs
• Regular business hours