Field Case Manager Putnam Alachua Counties FL

Full time opportunity - Monday through Friday 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm

Field based travel expected in Putnam Alachua Counties FL

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As part of a Care Management team who will manage complex members, the Field Case Manager will be the primary care manager for a panel of members with complex behavioral health needs (i.e., mental health or substance use disorders). Additionally, this position will provide behavioral health support to the broader team. Care coordination activities will focus on supporting member's medical, behavioral, and socioeconomic needs to promote appropriate utilization of services and improved quality of care.

In this Field Case Manager role, will be an essential element of an Integrated Care Model by relaying the pertinent information about the member needs and advocating for the best possible care available, and ensuring they have the right services to meet their needs.

Expect to spend about 80% of your time in the field visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilities. You'll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations.

If you are located in the state of FL, you will have the flexibility to work remotely

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Primary Responsibilities :

Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, lease restrictive level of care

Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs, including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive services

Manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact

Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members

Advocate for patients and families as needed to ensure the patient's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications :

4-year degree plus 2+ years of relevant experience

If no degree, 6+ years of relevant social service or case management experience

1+ years of experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel within assigned territory to meet with members and providers

Preferred Qualifications :

LTC Case management experience

Experience with electronic charting

Experience with arranging community resources

Field-based work experience

Experience in serving individuals with co-occurring disorders (both mental health and substance use disorders)

Experience in long-term care, home health, hospice, public health, or assisted living

Experience with local behavioral health providers and community support organizations addressing SDOH (e.g., food banks, non-emergent transportation, utility assistance, housing / rapid re-housing assistance, etc.)

Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs

Bilingual Spanish

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $23.41 to $41.83 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.