Field- HSS Clinical Coordinator - Johnson and Wyandotte County, KS

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The LTSS Care Coordinator establishes person-centered, goal-oriented, culturally relevant, and logical steps to ensure that a person receiving LTSS receives services in a supportive, effective, efficient, timely, and cost-effective manner. Care coordination includes case management, disease management, discharge planning, transition planning, and addressing social determinants of health and integration into community.

This position is a field-based position with a home-based office. Expected travelling 2-3 days per week within a 30-60 mile radius. If you reside within Johnson and Wyandotte Counties KS and surrounding areas, you will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute
* as you take on some tough challenges.

• Assess, plan, and implement individualized care strategies directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care.
• Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs, including financial, psychosocial, community, and state supportive services.
• Manage the person-centered service/support plan throughout the continuum of care.
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all persons.
• Advocate for persons and families as needed to ensure the person’s needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team.
• Conduct home visits in coordination with person and care team, which may include a community service coordinator.
• Conduct in-person visits which may include nursing homes, assisted living, hospital, or home.
• Serve as a resource for community care coordinator, if applicable.

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation, Nursing, Psychology, Special Education, Gerontology, or related human services area.
• 2+ years of experience working within the community health setting in a health care role.
• 1+ years of experience working with people with long-term care needs.
• 1+ years of experience working with persons receiving services on one of the homes and community-based waivers in KS.
• 1+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to travel in assigned regions to visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, or providers’ offices.
• Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver’s license.

• Licensed Social Worker or Clinical Degree.
• Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs.
• Experience with electronic charting.
• Experience with arranging community resources.

* All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to United Health Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors, including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. The hourly pay for this role ranges from $28.94 to $51.83 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law. 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.

United Health Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.