CHOICES Care Coordinator- Sumner/Robertson Counties

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee; Tennessee; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBST Driver Safety Program

Job summary

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc seeks a CHOICES Care Coordinator to support members in achieving health and independence. You will travel to members' homes, assess needs across physical, behavioral health, and social domains, and coordinate services with a clinical and social support team.

The role requires an RN with Tennessee licensure or an MSW with an unrestricted license, strong communication and time management, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 3 years of clinical experience.
• RN with TN license or license in a compact state; or MSW with unrestricted license (LCSW/LMSW/LAPSW).
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Must live within Sumner and Robertson Counties, TN.
• Available 8:00am–5:00pm EST; possible compressed schedule after 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Partner with members and families to identify needed supports and direct services.
• Collaborate with clinical and social support teams to meet health and long-term needs.
• Conduct thorough face-to-face visits to assess status and needs.
• Authorize appropriate home and community-based services and ensure delivery.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license; comply with related safety requirements.
• Complete immunizations or medical tests as required.

Skills

Clinical experience

Customer service

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

PC skills

Education

RN with TN license

MSW with unrestricted license

Job description

Are you a compassionate individual who enjoys helping others achieve their personal health and wellness goals? If so, a career as a CHOICES Care Coordinator might be perfect for you.As a Care Coordinator, you will make a lasting impact on members’ lives by ensuring their safety at home or within a community setting. In this role, you’ll travel to member’s homes for visits, while managing various demands and requests from both internal and external stakeholders. We’re seeking individuals who excel in problem-solving through critical thinking, and who are adept at time management and prioritizing daily tasks. You should be self-motivated, flexible, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Most importantly, you should have a passion for improving the quality of life for diverse members in their communities.You will be a great match for this role if you have:• 3 years of experience in a clinical setting• Registered nurse with an active license in the state of Tennessee or hold a license in the state of their residence if the state is participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact Act; or Masters in Social Work with an active unrestricted license (LCSW, LMSW, or LAPSW).• Exceptional customer service skills• Must live within the following TN county: Sumner and Robertson Counties• Available for an 8:00am – 5:00pm EST(no on call) schedule, with the option (upon management approval) to work a compressed work week after 1 year.Job ResponsibilitiesPartnering with members and families to identify needed supports and direct services to meet personal goals for good health, employment and independent or community living.Collaborates with a team of clinical and social support colleagues to meet the physical, behavioral health and long term service needs of each member.Conduct thorough and objective face-to-face visits with and assess each members situation to determine current status and needs, including physical, behavioral, functional, psycho-social, financial, and employment and independent living expectations.Utilizing criteria for authorizing appropriate home and community based services and confirm those services are being provided and that members needs are being met.Valid Driver's License.TB Skin Test (applies to coordinators that work in the field).Position requires 24 months in role before eligible to post for other internal positions.Various immunizations and/or associated medical tests may be required for this position.This job requires digital literacy assessment.Job QualificationsExperience2 years - Clinical experience requiredSkills\\CertificationsPC Skills required (Basic Microsoft Office and E-Mail)Effective time management skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal and organizational skillsLicenseRegistered nurse with an active license in the state of Tennessee or hold a license in the state of their residence if the state is participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact Act; or Masters in Social Work with an active unrestricted license (LCSW, LMSW, or LAPSW).Employees who are required to operate either a BCBST-owned vehicle or a personal or rental vehicle for company business on a routine basis* will be automatically enrolled into the BCBST Driver Safety Program. The employee will also be required to adhere to the guidelines set forth through the program. This includes, maintaining a valid driver’s license, auto insurance compliance with minimum liability requirements; as defined in the “Use of Non BCBST-Owned Vehicle” Policy (for employees driving personal or rental vehicles only); and maintaining an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR). *The definition for \"routine basis\" is defined as daily, weekly or at regularly schedule times.Number of Openings Available1Worker Type:EmployeeCompany:VSHP Volunteer State Health Plan, IncApplying for this job indicates your acknowledgement and understanding of the following statements:BCBST will recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Further information regarding BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices may be found by reviewing the following page:BCBST's EEO Policies/NoticesBlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee via-email, the Internet or any other method without a valid, written Direct Placement Agreement in place for this position from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee HR/Talent Acquisition will not be considered. No fee will be paid in the event the applicant is hired by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as a result of the referral or through other means.