HSS Coordinator - Northern, VA Market

About the role

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 optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This is a Field Based Position with a Home-Based Office. Approximately 25% of expected travel. For consideration you must reside within a commutable distance of Northern VA, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges. All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Responsibilities

The Care Coordinator will be the primary care manager for a panel of serious mental illness/SMI members with varying risk and may be assigned other health plan populations as needed.

This position is responsible for completing Health Risk Assessments, Individualized Service Plans and linking members to needed services to ensure that the members are receiving the healthcare they need. Members worked within this position are those with behavioral health needs. This position would involve working with physicians, behavioral health providers, and other community stakeholders as well. Care Managers working with this population will be required to work in the field to complete face-to-face visits for 25-50% of assigned members.

Care coordination activities will focus on supporting members' medical, behavioral, and socioeconomic needs to promote appropriate utilization of services and improved quality of care. Care Coordinator will be responsible for collaborating and coordinating care with community partners such as the CSB.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health or human services field
• LPN
• 1+ year of experience working directly with individuals who have severe mental illness
• 1+ years of experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Driver's license and reliable transportation and the ability to travel within assigned territory to meet with members and providers if required

Preferred Qualifications

• LMSW, LBSW, MSW, LMHP, QMHP
• CCM certification
• Experience working with Medicaid/Medicare population
• Long term care/geriatric experience
• Experience working in team-based care
• Background in Managed Care
• Care coordination experience

Benefits

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).

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $24.00 to $43.00 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.