Field-based Behavioral Health Case Manager Springfield, MO

Job Description

: Behavioral Health Case Manager Springfield, MOOptum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individuals physical, mental and social needs helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.As a team member of our Optum At Home product, together with an interdisciplinary care team we help patients navigate the health care system, and connect them to key support services. This preventive care can help patients stay well at home.This is a field-based position covering the greater Springfield, MO area. You will be in the field approximately 75 PERCENT of the time going into members homes. You will be working from home when not in the field. The cities in your territory include but are not limited to: Salem, Rolla, West Plains, Springfield, Van Buren, Mountain Grove, and Willow Springs. Were connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.In this role, you will have the ability to achieve work-life balance. Flexible scheduling is offered where providers can flex their time over the 7-day work week. No on-call, no weekends, and no holidays required.As a Case Manager in the United Healthcare at Home program, you will provide social work services to members in a home setting. The Case Manager provides intervention, assessment, and consultation of social, functional, and behavioral health issues affecting chronically ill and high-risk patients in a variety of environments, primarily the home setting.The Case Manager works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to identify and access services to close care gaps and improve the quality of life of OAH members. They help to manage health problems and coordinate health care services for the patients in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations. This includes (but is not limited to) assessment, development, implementation of a plan of care, and ongoing evaluation of patient status and response to the plan of care. Ongoing care and management of members is conducted in collaboration with other care team members.This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am 5:00 pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. This position is a field-based position with a home-based office. You will work from home when not in the field.If you reside near Springfield, MO, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:

• Completion of Biopsychosocial Assessments
• Case management/care management/care coordination/health care navigation
• Discharge and transition planning
• Client and family engagement in all aspects of social work intervention
• Advanced healthcare planning
• Palliative care, including pain management
• Hospice and End-of-life care
• Crisis Intervention
• Identification of elder/vulnerable adult abuse, trauma, neglect, and exploitation
• Facilitation of benefits and resource acquisition to assist clients and families, including an understanding of related policies, eligibility requirements, and financial and legal issues

Youll 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:

• Licensed Masters degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage or Family Counseling, or Licensed Ph.D., or an RN with 2 years of experience in behavioral health
• Active, independent, and unrestricted licenses in the state of Missouri
• 2 years of experience in a related mental health setting
• 2 years of experience working with Microsoft Word (creating, editing, saving, formatting), Microsoft Excel (creating and editing spreadsheets), and Microsoft Outlook (composing and responding to email)
• Dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
• Demonstrated ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• Willing or ability to travel up to 75 PERCENT in the territory listed
• Willing or ability to work Monday-Friday any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am 5:00 pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime
• Live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service
• Reside within 90 minutes from Springfield, MO
• Valid drivers license
• Reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years experience in long-term care, home health, hospice, public health, or assisted living
• 1 years of clinical or case management experience
• Experience with electronic charting
• Experience with arranging community resources
• Field-based work experience going into homes
• Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Groups Telecommuter PolicyAt UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyoneof every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and incomedeserves 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.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.Apply Internal Employee ApplicationLocations:Field-based Behavioral Health Case Manager Springfield, MORequisition Number: 2252540Job Category: BehavioralPrimary Location: Springfield, MO, US (Remote considered)Apply Internal Employee Application

Keyskills :
case management biopsychosocial assessments health care navigation crisis intervention care coordination