UnitedHealth Group • North Platte, NE 69103
Job #2816594622
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 to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
If you reside in Nebraska, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assess, plan and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, lease 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.
Expect to spend about 25% 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.
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:
Must possess one of the following:
Current, Unrestricted RN license
License Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP or LIMHP)
License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Nebraska
3+ years of experience working within the community health setting or in a health care role
Intermediate level of proficiency with experience working with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Computer Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook, able to work well with technology as the position requires utilizing multiple computer platforms.
Demonstrated ability to travel in assigned region to visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals or provider offices not to exceed 25% of your time and only during regular business hours
Resident of the state of Nebraska
Preferred Qualifications:
A background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
Experience with Medicaid and Medicare populations
Experience with electronic charting and HIPAA
Experience with arranging community resources
Field-based work experience
Experience in long-term care, Private Duty Nursing, NICU, home health, hospice, public health or assisted living
Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Arabic
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
The hourly range for this role is $28.61 to $56.06 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. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
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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