Case Management Coordinator - Field (West Cook County, IL)

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Position Summary
The Case Management Coordinator utilizes critical thinking and judgment to collaborate and inform the case management process. The Case Management Coordinator facilitates appropriate healthcare outcomes for members by providing assistance with appointment scheduling, identifying and assisting with accessing benefits and education for members through the use of care management tools and resources.

Evaluation of Members

• Through the use of care management tools and information/data review, conducts comprehensive evaluation of member’s needs/eligibility and recommends an approach to case resolution and/or meeting needs by evaluating member’s benefit plan and available internal and external programs/services.
• Identifies high risk factors and service needs that may impact member outcomes and care planning components with appropriate referral to clinical case management or crisis intervention as appropriate.
• Coordinates and implements assigned care plan activities and monitors care plan progress.

Enhancement of Medical Appropriateness and Quality of Care

• Using holistic approach consults with case managers, supervisors, Medical Directors and/or other health programs to overcome barriers to meeting goals and objectives; presents cases at case conferences to obtain multidisciplinary review in order to achieve optimal outcomes. 
• Identifies and escalates quality of care issues through established channels.
• Utilizes negotiation skills to secure appropriate options and services necessary to meet the member’s benefits and/or healthcare needs.
• Utilizes influencing/motivational interviewing skills to ensure maximum member engagement and promote lifestyle/behavior changes to achieve optimum level of health.
• Provides coaching, information and support to empower the member to make ongoing independent medical and/or healthy lifestyle choices.
• Engages with colleagues in ongoing team meetings and offers peer mentoring/training.
• Helps member actively and knowledgably participate with their provider in healthcare decision-making.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation of Care

• Utilizes case management and quality management processes in compliance with regulatory and accreditation guidelines and company policies and procedures.

 

Remote Work Expectations

This is a field/remote role; candidates must have a dedicated workspace free of interruptions
Dependents must have separate care arrangements during work hours, as continuous care responsibilities during shift times are not permitted.
 

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must reside in Oak Park, Cicero, Elmhurst, Orland Park or West Side of Chicago, IL
• Must be willing and able to travel 50-75% of the time (Reliable transportation required + Mileage is reimbursed per our company expense reimbursement policy)
• 2+ years experience in behavioral health, social services or appropriate related field equivalent to program focus
• 2+ years of experience of electronic documentation experience and Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Case management and discharge planning experience
• Managed care experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or non-licensed master level clinician required with either degree being in behavioral health or human services (psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling) (REQUIRED)

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$21.10 - $44.99