Community Care Navigator

CareSource; Mississippi; On-site; USD 56,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CareSource in Mississippi is seeking a Community Based Care Manager to collaborate with an inter-disciplinary care team to coordinate services and support for members, focused on culturally competent care.

You will conduct assessments, develop person-centered care plans, and work with providers and community resources to address behavioral, physical, and social determinants of health, improving member outcomes through effective care coordination.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited nursing program or Bachelor’s degree in a health care field or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse, Professional Clinical Counselor or Social Worker is required
• Advanced degree associated with clinical licensure is preferred
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in nursing or social work or counseling or health care profession is required
• Three (3) years Medicaid and/or Medicare managed care experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Engage the member and their natural support system through strength-based assessments and a trauma-informed care approach using motivational interviewing
• Facilitate regularly scheduled inter-disciplinary care team (ICT) meetings to meet the needs of the member
• Engage with the member in a variety of settings to establish an effective, professional relationship
• Develop and regularly update a person-centered individualized care plan (ICP) in collaboration with the ICT
• 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 through care coordination and case management

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Cultural competency

Care coordination

Education

Nursing or health care degree

Advanced degree with clinical licensure (preferred)

Job description

CareSource in Mississippi is seeking a Community Based Care Manager to collaborate with an inter-disciplinary care team to coordinate services and support for members, focused on culturally competent care.

You will conduct assessments, develop person-centered care plans, and work with providers and community resources to address behavioral, physical, and social determinants of health, improving member outcomes through effective care coordination.