Case Manager Social Work – Remote

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York, Crystal Run Healthcare and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

You push yourself to reach higher and go further. Because for you, it’s all about ensuring a positive outcome for patients.  At every turn, you’ll have the support of an elite and dynamic team. Join UnitedHealth Group and our family of businesses and you will use your diverse knowledge and experience to make health care work better for our patients. 

The Care Coordination Program enables patients to be treated in an environment combining an expert medical team with individual attention and compassionate care. The Care Coordination Program empowers patients to actively participate in improving their own healthcare through personalized care that targets each patient’s specific healthcare issues and needs.  With the support of the Care Coordination Program, patients with chronic illnesses are able to improve their health condition, adhere to treatment plans, address issues pertaining to social determinants of health and ultimately avoid costly hospital readmissions or visits to emergency departments.  They can help patients keep their independence while dealing with an illness or injury.  You will have the responsibility for coordinating all psychosocial community services, in collaboration with the direct patient care team and the care coordination nursing team.  You are an integral part of the team and our approach to delivery of patient-centered, compassionate, medical care, complementing the necessary professional services to patients. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Assists in the assessment, planning, arranging and implementing of psychosocial programs
• Counsel patients and interpret to the patient care team the special psychosocial needs of patients by identifying psychosocial disorders
• Perform short term counseling and crisis intervention as necessary
• Coordinate with clinical, health education, community health partners and other staff members in the provision of services to patients.  Provide referrals for services as needed
• Provide community service information
• Facilitate patient access to appropriate medical and specialty providers as well as other care coordination team support specialists
• Cultivate and support primary care and subspecialty co-management with timely communication, inquiry, follow up, integration of information in to the care plan regarding transition of care and referrals 

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: 

• Bachelor of Science or Arts in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or an acceptable related field 
• Licensed Social Worker in New York State
• Experience in caring for chronic disease patients
• Experience with navigation of local medical and social support systems
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records and Microsoft Excel 

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Master’s degree
• 3+ years of experience in clinical or community health settings
• Care coordination, case management or home health experience 

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

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $58,300 to $114,300 annually. 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.