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 to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

If you are located within a commutable distance of New Orleans, LA market, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary care manager for members with complex medical/behavioral needs
• Engage members telephonically to complete a comprehensive needs assessment, including assessment of medical, functional, cultural and socioeconomic (SDOH) domains
• Develop and implement person centered care plans to address needs including management of chronic health conditions, health promotion and wellness, social determinants of health, medication management and member safety in alignment with evidence-based guidelines
• Identify gaps or barriers in treatment plans
• Partner and collaborate with internal care team, providers, community resources/partners and leverage expertise to implement care plan
• Coordinate care for members and services as needed (home health, DME, etc.)
• Provide education and coaching to support Member self-management of care needs in alignment with evidence-based guidelines; HEDIS/STAR gap closure
• Provide education regarding conditions, medications/ medication adherence, provider/ treatment options, healthcare system utilization
• Help identify presence or exacerbation of behavioral health symptoms that may be influencing / impacting physical health
• Provide guidance / consultation to other team members regarding physical/behavioral health conditions, best practice and evidence

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions 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 LA RN license
• 3+ years of experience managing needs of complex populations (eg. Medicaid)
• 2+ years of relevant clinical work experience
• 1+ years of community case management experience coordinating care for individuals with complex needs
• Applied knowledge of Medicaid benefits
• Demonstrated ability to navigate a Windows environment, utilize Outlook, and the ability to create, edit, save and send documents utilizing Microsoft Word

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years of behavioral health experience providing care for individuals with mental, emotional and substance use conditions, including therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and collaborative treatment planning with a multidisciplinary team
• Experience working in managed care/Home health care
• Willingness to obtain Certified Case Manager (CCM) within a year

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.27 to $50.48 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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.