Refresh Center, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Case Manager to join our team in Elkhart, IN. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We're revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it's your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As a Case Manager II, you will provide home-based services, education, and support to families, including household management and emotional/behavioral regulation. You will administer program assessments, assist in screening and orientation of new patients and families, and coordinate services within and outside the clinic. As a Case Manager II, you will also define problems, collect data, and interpret technical instructions.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide home-based services, education, and support to families
Travel independently for home visits, school, office visits, or other necessary facilities
Participate in monthly observations and weekly supervision with MHP Supervisor
Schedule psychiatric and PCP appointments to maintain compliance with standards
Coordinate services within and outside the clinic (counseling, medication management, welfare, vocational services
Implement and follow intervention plans written by a therapist
Submit documentation within 24 hours of service, follow mandatory reporting laws, and maintain weekly billing
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:
Current CPR & First-Aid Certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 30 days of hire
1+ years of experience in the Human Services field
Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
Access to reliable transportation, as well as a valid driver's license, that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with clients that present with various issues; substance abuse, domestic violence, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, relationship problems with family or significant others, stress management, homelessness, and/or lack of resources
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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._
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
