Field Social Worker: Care Coordination Specialist

Camp Young Judaea Sprout Lake; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a field-based Care Manager for the Washington, D.C. area to assess and implement individualized care plans within home and community settings.

You will coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care and support member education and self-management. The role requires a Master’s degree in social work or related field, LICSW/LGSW license (DC), and 2+ years in long-term care or home health.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or another related clinical field is required.
• Active and unrestricted LICSW or LGSW license in Washington D.C. or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• 2+ years of experience in long-term care, home health, hospice, public health or assisted living.
• 2+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• 1+ years of experience with using an Electronic Medical Record.
• 1+ years of clinical case management experience.
• Valid Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to work in a field-based capacity in Washington, D.C.
• Reside within 50 miles of Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement care management interventions individualized for each member.
• Develop and implement care plan interventions throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact.
• Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information for quality care.
• Advocate for members and families as needed with the health care team.
• Identify interventions and resources to meet gaps (psychosocial, transportation, long-term care).
• Document the plan of care in appropriate EHR systems and enter data as specified.
• Maintain consumer engagement by building rapport and empathy.
• Collaborate with primary providers or multidisciplinary team to align goals to plan of care.
• Provide ongoing support for advanced care planning.
• Reassess plan of care at intervals based on condition changes.
• Understand and operate within legal/regulatory requirements.
• Utilize evidence-based guidelines to guide care.
• Make outbound and inbound calls to assess members' health status.
• Identify gaps or barriers in treatment plans.
• Provide member education for self-management.
• Make referrals to outside sources.
• Ensure complete continuum of quality care through close communication with members.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Electronic Medical Record

Education

Master's degree in social work or related clinical field

LICSW or LGSW license (DC)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a field-based Care Manager for the Washington, D.C. area to assess and implement individualized care plans within home and community settings.

You will coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care and support member education and self-management. The role requires a Master’s degree in social work or related field, LICSW/LGSW license (DC), and 2+ years in long-term care or home health.