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 reside within a commutable distance from Kansas City/St Joseph metro and surrounding areas, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

This is a Field Based opportunity with a Home Based Office. The role does require travel within an assigned region in the MO Market.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Managing an average caseload of 45-50 Medicaid members; mostly adult members
• Performing assessments to determine member's needs, develop care plans, provide education and community resources along with advocating for each member
• Perform field visits either in the home or long-term facility as needed
• Address social determinants and ensure that members get the resources that they need. Often times you will be required to locate members

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:

• Unrestricted RN license in the state of Missouri
• 4+ 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
• Willing or 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 75% of your time and only during regular business hours
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably a behavioral health or clinical degree
• Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
• Medicaid Waiver experience
• Case Management and/or Care Coordination experience
• Behavioral health experience
• Field based work experience
• Experience with electronic charting
• Experience in long-term care, home health, hospice, public health, or assisted living
• Experience in child placement services through both a legal and behavioral health lens and trauma-informed clinical practice
• Knowledge of community resources

*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 $28.94 to $51.63 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.

Requisition #: 2330187

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