Licensed Social Worker or LMHC Health Coordinator - Field Based on Oahu, HI

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

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Social Worker license or LMHC 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
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• CMM (Certified Case Manager)
• 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
• Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
• Background in mental health or experience working with serious mental illness
• Bilingual in Cantonese or Mandarin

Pay and Benefits

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).

The hourly pay for this role will range from $29 - $52 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.

We’re honored to be recognized for our exceptional work culture