Social Worker Health Coordinator - Remote on Oahu, HI
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
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 and start doing your life's
best work.(sm) You push yourself to reach higher and go further.
Because for you, it's all about ensuring a positive outcome for
patients. In this role, you'll work in the field and coordinate the
long-term care needs for patients in the local community. And at
every turn, you'll have the support of an elite and dynamic team.
Join UnitedHealth Group and our family of businesses and you will
use your diverse knowledge and experience to make health care work
better for our patients. In this Health and Social Services
Coordinator 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. If you
are located on Oahu, HI, you will have the flexibility to work
remotely as you take on some tough challenges. Expect to spend
about 50% 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.
Primary Responsibilities: Assess, plan and implement care
strategies that are individualized by patient and 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 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: Current, unrestricted Social Worker license in the
state of Hawaii 2 years of social work or similar experience
Experience working directly or collaborating services for long-term
care, home health, hospice, public health or assisted living
Intermediate experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to travel in assigned region to visit Medicaid members in
their homes and/or other settings, including community centers,
hospitals or providers' offices Current access or ability to obtain
internet access via a landline Full COVID-19 vaccination is an
essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states
that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those
state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal,
state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and
will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when
applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates
must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without
reasonable accommodation Preferred Qualifications: Background in
managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
Background in mental health or experience working with serious
mental illness Case Management experience Experience with or
exposure to discharge planning Experience with utilization review,
concurrent review and/or risk management Experience with electronic
charting Experience with arranging community resources Field-based
work experience Bilingual in Cantonese or Mandarin CCM (Certified
Case Manager) To protect the health and safety of our workforce,
patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its
affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19
vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some
roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including
boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres
to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as
well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will
obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to
employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform
all essential job functions with or without reasonable
accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may
result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of
employment. Careers at UnitedHealthcare Community & State.
Challenge brings out the best in us. It also attracts the best.
That's why you'll find some of the most amazingly talented people
in health care here. We serve the health care needs of low income
adults and children with debilitating illnesses such as
cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and high-risk pregnancy.
Our holistic, outcomes-based approach considers social, behavioral,
economic, physical and environmental factors. Join us. Work with
proactive health care, community and government partners to heal
health care and create positive change for those who need it most.
This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm) All employees
working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's
Telecommuter Policy 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. 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.
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