The Care Manager is responsible for the coordination of services for members who meet established criteria, with an emphasis on education/self-management and promoting quality care and cost-effective outcomes.
The Care Manager uses a collaborative process to assess Member needs, review options for services and resources, develop and implement a plan of care, coordinate resources, monitor progress, evaluate Member status, discharge Members, and fully document the individualized member care management process and outcome.
The Care Manager will address medical, psychosocial, clinical needs, and behavioral health needs including members with mental health and substance use disorder needs.
Care Managers provide counseling and referrals to community/local/state programs; collaborate with caregivers, providers, community agencies, behavioral health, and other resources to coordinate care to achieve member’s optimal health status.
The Care Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of a caseload of moderate
high risk Members with complex medical/behavioral /psychosocial needs.
Requirements
Registered Nurse with active licensure in home state; additional state’s licensure as needed/required to meet customer needs
Certified Case Management certification within 2 years of employment
At least three (3) years’ recent/related experience; care management, home health, medical/surgical behavioral health, and/or critical care preferred
Knowledge of NCQA standards for Population Health Management for health plan accreditation
Knowledge of evidence-based guidelines for chronic conditions/care management
Ability to operate a personal computer (PC), including proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.