Field Care Manager, Behavioral Health

Location: Remote Illinois, Bolingbrook, IL, Aurora, IL, Naperville, IL, North Aurora, IL, Joliet, IL

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Become a part of our caring community
 

The Care Coach 2 assesses and evaluates members needs and requirements to achieve and/or maintain optimal wellness state by guiding members/families toward and facilitate interaction with resources appropriate for the care and wellbeing of members. The Care Coach 2 work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.

The Care Coach Coordinator 2 employs a variety of strategies, approaches and techniques to manage a members health issues. Identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective care. Ensures patient is progressing towards desired outcomes by continuously monitoring patient care through use of assessment, data, conversations with member, and active care planning. Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Follows established guidelines/procedures.

The Care Coach Coordinator 2 assesses and evaluates members needs and requirements in order to establish a member specific care plan and coordinates services.

• Ensures members are receiving services in the least restrictive setting in order to achieve and/or maintain optimal well-being by assessing their care needs.
• Plan and implement interventions to meet care needs.
• Coordinates services, monitors and evaluates the case management plan against the members personal goals.
• Guides members/families towards resources appropriate for their care. Services are driven by facilitating interactions with other payer sources, providers, interdisciplinary teams and others involved in the member’s care as appropriate and required by our comprehensive contract.
• Visit Medicaid members in their homes, Assisted Living Facilities, and/or Long Term Care Facilities and other care settings – 75-90% local travel.

Use your skills to make an impact
 

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must reside in Cook or Will County, IL, within one of the following ZIP codes, or within a 10-mile radius of these Zip Codes: 60401, 60403, 60404, 60408, 60410, 60417, 60421, 60423, 60431, 60432, 60433, 60434, 60435, 60436, 60439, 60440, 60441, 60442, 60446, 60448, 60449, 60451, 60468, 60481, 60484, 60490, 60491, 60503, 60544, 60564, 60583, 60585, 60586
• Active Illinois license in LCSW, LMFT or LCPC (No supervisees or provisional licenses)
• 2+ years of post-degree clinical experience in behavioral health setting. 
• Case management experience working with complex SMI, SUD, SED population. 
• Ability to travel to region-based facilities and homes for face-to-face assessments. 
• Ability to use a variety of electronic information applications/software programs including electronic medical records. 
• Intermediate to Advanced computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. 
• Valid drivers license, car insurance, and reliable transportation. 

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Case Management Certification (CCM) 
• 3+ years of in-home assessment or care coordination experience.
• Experience working with Medicare, Medicaid and dual-eligible populations 
• Field Case Management Experience 
• Knowledge of community health and social service agencies and additional community resources 
• Previous managed care experience 
• Bilingual 

 

Additional Information

This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana’s Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.

This role is part of Humanas driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state drivers license and are expected to maintain personal vehicle liability insurance. Individual must carry vehicle insurance in accordance with their residing state minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event /$10,000 for property damage or whichever is higher. 

Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

 

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humanas offices for training or meetings may be required.

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

 

$71,500 - $97,500 per year

 

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us
 

About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.

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