Care Manager Mom and Baby

CareSource; Indianapolis (IN); Presencial; USD 63.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CareSource is seeking a Care Manager to collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team and providers to improve quality and meet member needs through culturally competent care coordination. You will conduct assessments, plan person-centered care, and support members across behavioral, physical, and social determinants of health.

Responsibilities include facilitating ICT meetings, updating care plans, addressing barriers, and educating members on options and resources, with a focus on equity and

Formación

• Requires nursing, social work, or related clinical licensure and experience.
• Education must align with care coordination and case management roles.
• Experience with Medicaid/Medicare managed care is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CMSA standards and HEDIS measures is desired.
• Proven ability to coordinate across interdisciplinary teams.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate care plans with ICT and providers to meet member needs.
• Assess psychosocial factors and health determinants with cultural awareness.
• Facilitate ICT meetings and member outreach through telephonic/electronic communication.
• Develop and update person-centered ICP in collaboration with the ICT.
• Identify barriers to care and implement evidence-based interventions.
• Educate members and supports about options, benefits, and resources.
• Monitor progress and document outcomes per standards.
• Collaborate with facilities and community partners post-discharge.

Conocimientos

Quality & HEDIS

MS Office

Effective communication

Multitasking

Healthcare laws

Ethics

CMSA standards

Member advocacy

Cultural sensitivity

Research literacy

Community resources

Critical thinking

Decision making

Time management

Educación

Associates of Science (A.S) degree

Bachelor's degree in healthcare field

Master's or Bachelor's with clinical licensure

Equivalent years of relevant work experience

Three years nursing/social work/counseling/healthcare experience

Three years Medicaid/Medicare managed care experience

Three years maternity, NICU or postpartum experience

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary:

The Care Manager collaborates with members of an inter-disciplinary care team (ICT), providers, community and faith-based organizations to improve quality and meet the needs of the individual, natural supports and the population with culturally competent delivery of care, services and supports. Facilitates communication, coordinates care and service of the member through assessments, identification, person-centered planning, assist the member in creation and evaluation of person-centered care plans to prioritize and address what matters most, behavioral, physical and social determinants of health needs with the aim to improve the of lives our members.

Essential Functions:

• Engage the member and their natural support system through strength-based assessments and a trauma-informed care approach using motivation interviewing to complete health and psychosocial assessments through a health equity lens unique to the needs of each member that identify the cultural, linguistic, social and environmental factors/determinants that shape health and improve health disparities and access to public and community health frameworks
• Facilitate regularly scheduled inter-disciplinary care team (ICT) meetings to meet the needs of the member
• Engage with the member to establish an effective, professional relationship via telephonic or electronic communication
• Develop and regularly update a person-centered individualized care plan (ICP) in collaboration with the ICT, based on member’s desires, needs and preferences
• Identify and manage barriers to achievement of care plan goals
• Identify and implement effective interventions based on clinical standards and best practices
• Assist with empowering the member to manage and improve their health, wellness, safety, adaptation, and self-care through effective care coordination and case management
• Facilitate coordination, communication and collaboration with the member the ICT in order to achieve goals and maximize positive member outcomes
• Educate the member/ natural supports about treatment options, community resources, insurance benefits, etc. so that timely and informed decisions can be made
• Employ ongoing assessment and documentation to evaluate the member’s response to and progress on the ICP
• Evaluate member satisfaction through open communication and monitoring of concerns or issues
• Monitors and promotes effective utilization of healthcare resources through clinical variance and benefits management
• Verify eligibility, previous enrollment history, demographics and current health status of each member
• Completes psychosocial and behavioral assessments by gathering information from the member, family, provider and other stakeholders
• Oversee (point of contact) timely psychosocial and behavioral assessments and the care planning and execution of meeting member needs
• Participate in meetings with providers to inform them of Care Management services and benefits available to members
• Assists with ICDS model of care orientation and training of both facility and community providers
• Identify and address gaps in care and access
• Collaborate with facility-based healthcare professionals and providers to plan for post-discharge care needs or facilitate transition to an appropriate level of care in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Coordinate with community-based organizations, state agencies, and other service providers to ensure coordination and avoid duplication of services
• Adjust the intensity of programmatic interventions provided to member based on established guidelines and in accordance with the member’s preferences, changes in special healthcare needs, and care plan progress
• Appropriately terminate care coordination services based upon established case closure guidelines for members not enrolled in contractually required on going care coordination.
• Provide clinical oversight and direction to unlicensed team members as appropriate
• Document care coordination activities and member response in a timely manner according to standards of practice and CareSource policies regarding professional documentation
• Continuously assess for areas to improve the process to make the members’ experience with CareSource easier and shares with leadership to make it a standard, repeatable process
• Adherence to NCQA and CMSA standards
• Performs any other job related duties as requested

Education and Experience:

• Associates of Science (A.S) degree from an accredited nursing program required or
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare field required
• Master's or Bachelor's degree associated with clinical licensure preferred
• Equivalent years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of required education
• Three (3) years experience in nursing or social work or counseling or health care profession (i.e. discharge planning, case management, care coordination, and/or home/community health management experience) required
• Three (3) years Medicaid and/or Medicare managed care experience preferred
• Three (3) years maternity, NICU or postpartum experience preferred

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of Quality, HEDIS, disease management, supportive medication reconciliation and adherence
• Intermediate proficiency level with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals
• Ability to multi-task and work independently within a team environment
• Knowledge of local, state & federal healthcare laws and regulations & all company policies regarding case management practices
• Adhere to code of ethics that aligns with professional practice
• Knowledge of and adherence to Case Management Society of America (CMSA) standards for case management practice
• Strong advocate for members at all levels of care
• Strong understanding and sensitivity of all cultures and demographic diversity
• Ability to interpret and implement current research findings
• Awareness of community & state support resources
• Critical listening and thinking skills
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Licensure and Certification:

• Current unrestricted clinical license in state of practice as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Professional Clinical Counselor is required. Licensure may be required in multiple states as applicable based on State requirement of the work assigned
• Case Management Certification is highly preferred

Working Conditions:

• General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Flexible hours, including possible evenings and/or weekends as needed to serve the needs of our members and may refer members to other CareSource resources.
• Travel is not typically required

Salary

$62,700.00 - $100,400.00 CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Organization Level Competencies- Fostering a Collaborative Workplace Culture- Cultivate Partnerships- Develop Self and Others- Drive Execution- Influence Others- Pursue Personal Excellence- Understand the Business