Field-Based LTSS Clinician & Care Coordinator

Elevance Health, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health, Inc. seeks a Field-based LTSS Service Coordinator-Clinician to travel to member sites and coordinate care across physical health, behavioral health, and social services.

This clinician will partner with RN supervisors to assess, identify needs, and implement care plans within licensure rules. Candidates should have 2+ years working with individuals with chronic illnesses, hold an LPN/LVN or social work license (LSW/LCSW/LMSW) or nursing-related degree, and be willing to travel

Qualifications

• Requires an LPN/LVN, LSW, LCSW, or LMSW or license other than RN in accordance with applicable state law and Nursing Diploma or AS in Nursing or a related field and minimum of 2 years of experience in working with individuals with chronic illnesses, co-morbidities, and/or disabilities in a Service Coordinator or similar role; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Current, unrestricted LPN/LVN, LSW, LCSW, LMSW or license other than RN (as allowed by state law) in applicable state(s) required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in identifying members for high risk complications. Obtains clinical data as directed.
• Assists in identifying members that would benefit from an alternative level of care or other waiver programs.
• Provides all information collected to the responsible RN, who verifies and interprets the information, conducts additional assessments, as necessary, and develops, monitors, evaluates, and revises the member's care plan to meet the member's needs.
• Participates in coordinating care for members with chronic illnesses, co‑morbidities, and/or disabilities as directed by responsible RN, and in conjunction with the RN, member and the health care team, to ensure cost effective and efficient utilization of health benefits.
• Decision making skills will be based upon the current needs of the member and require an understanding of disease processes and terminology and the application of clinical guidelines but do not require nursing judgment.

Skills

Case management experience

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

LPN/LVN license

LSW license

LCSW license

LMSW license

Nursing Diploma or AS in Nursing

BA/BS in Health/Nursing

Job description

Elevance Health, Inc. seeks a Field-based LTSS Service Coordinator-Clinician to travel to member sites and coordinate care across physical health, behavioral health, and social services.

This clinician will partner with RN supervisors to assess, identify needs, and implement care plans within licensure rules. Candidates should have 2+ years working with individuals with chronic illnesses, hold an LPN/LVN or social work license (LSW/LCSW/LMSW) or nursing-related degree, and be willing to travel