Licensed Social Worker or LMHC Health Coordinator - Field Based on Oahu, HI

5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. In this role, you'll work in the field and coordinate the long-term care needs for patients in the local community. 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.

In this Health and Social Services Coordinator role, will be an essential element of an Integrated Care Model by relaying the pertinent information about the member needs and advocating for the best possible care available, and ensuring they have the right services to meet their needs.

If you are located in Oahu, HI, you will have the flexibility to work remotely

• as you take on some tough challenges. Expect to spend about 75% of your time in the field visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilities. Our teams are based in the downtown Honolulu area along with West Side, East Side and North Shore areas. You'll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations.

Assess, plan and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care

Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs; including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive services

Manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact

Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members

Advocate for patients and families as needed to ensure the patient's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team

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.

Current, unrestricted Social Worker license or LMHC in the state of Hawaii

~2+ years of social work or similar experience

~ Experience working directly or collaborating services for long-term care, home health, hospice, public health or assisted living

~ Intermediate experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook

~ Ability to travel in assigned region to visit Medicaid members in their homes and / or other settings, including community centers, hospitals or providers' offices

~ Case Management experience

Experience with or exposure to discharge planning

Experience with utilization review, concurrent review and / or risk management

Experience with arranging community resources

Field-based work experience

Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs

Background in mental health or experience working with serious mental illness

Bilingual in Cantonese or Mandarin

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). The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.48 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. 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.