Care Manager II

AmeriHealth Caritas; High Point (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AmeriHealth Caritas is seeking a Care Manager (RN/LCSW) to provide care management and coordination services. This field-based position involves engaging with members to create individualized care plans, assess their health needs, and act as an advocate. The role is essential in ensuring high-quality care that meets state and federal standards.

Benefits

Flexible work solutions including remote options

Competitive pay

Health insurance coverage from Day 1

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3 years professional practice experience required.
• Experience in Case/Care Management preferred.
• Valid driver's license and car insurance necessary.

Responsibilities

• Engages members in care management and care coordination.
• Conducts assessments to determine member needs and creates care plans.
• Facilitates care and services with a focus on advocacy.

Skills

Care Coordination

Assessment Skills

Advocacy

Education

Registered Nurse or Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job description

*** This position is a field based position with up to 50% travel within the Williamston area. ; RN or LCSW required

Responsibilities:

The Care Manager (RN/LCSW) assists members appropriate for care management and care coordination services in achieving their optimal level of health through self-management. The Care Manager (RN/LCSW) is responsible for engaging the member, member care giver and providers to assess plan and establish individual member goals. Will facilitate and coordinate care for the members while assuring quality and use of cost-effective resources. The position will function as a single point of contact and be an advocate for members in the care management program. In addition the Care Manager will oversee these same care management activities within assigned AMH Tier III/CIN practices to ensure the AMH Tier III/CIN delivers high quality care management services in accordance with Plan, NCQA, Federal/State standards and requirements.

• Assess members through face to face encounter or by telephone to determine care coordination and care management needs for all referred members.
• Completes comprehensive person centered assessment inclusive of physical health history, mental health history, social determinants of health and supportive needs.
• Coordinates physical, behavioral health and social services;
• Provides medication management, including regular medication reconciliation and support of medication adherence;
• Identifies problems/barriers for care coordination and appropriate care management interventions.
• Creates a plan of care to assist members in reducing/resolving problems and or barriers so that members may achieve their optimal level of health.
• Identifies goals and assigns priority with associated time frames for completion. Shares goals with the member and family as appropriate.
• Identifies and implements the appropriate level of intervention based upon the member’s needs and clinical progress.
• Schedules follow up calls as necessary, makes appropriate referrals. Implements actions to address member issues. Documents progress towards meeting goals and resolving problems.
• Coordinates care and services with the Care Coordinator, Community Health Navigator, and member, member care giver as appropriate, PCP, Specialist, and Facility/Vendor Providers.
• Provides transitional care management. Meets regularly with AMH/CIN regarding Plan identified members for care management, assist with reducing/resolving problems and or barriers so that the AMH/CIN may provide members with high quality care management services.
• Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with the AMH/CIN including but not limited to JOC meetings as needed.

Education/Experience

• Registered Nurse or Active state Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• 3 years professional practice experience.
• Valid driver’s license with car insurance.
• 3 to 5 years of Case/Care Management preferred.
• Must reside in NC.

Your career starts now. We’re looking for the next generation of healthcare leaders.

At AmeriHealth Caritas, we’re passionate about helping people get care, stay well, and build healthy communities. As one of the nation's leaders in healthcare solutions, we offer our associates the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people through our national footprint of products, services, and award-winning programs. AmeriHealth Caritas is seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team. Together we can build healthier communities. If you want to make a difference, we’d like to hear from you.

Headquartered in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience. We deliver comprehensive, outcomes-driven care to those who need it most. We offer integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services.

Discover more about us at;www.amerihealthcaritas.com.;

;Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At AmeriHealth Caritas, everyone can feel valued, supported, and comfortable being themselves. Our commitment to equity means that all associates have a fair opportunity to achieve their full potential. We put these principles into action every day by acting with integrity and respect. We stand together to speak out against injustice and to break down barriers to support a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Celebrating and embracing the diverse thoughts and perspectives that make up our workforce means our company is more vibrant, innovative, and better able to support the people and communities we serve.

We keep our associates happy so they can focus on keeping our members healthy.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays and volunteer events, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents on Day 1, 401(k) Tuition reimbursement and more.