Case Management Coord

Company: Aetna Inc.
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: October 14, 2020

Job Description:

Job DescriptionAetna Better Health is hiring for multiple openings across the state/regions of Kentucky. For a full list of our available clinical roles, please click HERE.The Intensive Care Management Coordinator (CMC) is a field based position. This position utilizes critical thinking and professional judgment to collaborate and support the case management process, in order to facilitate improved healthcare outcomes for members with intensive physical and/or behavioral care needs by providing advocacy, coordination, collaboration, support and education through the use of care management tools and resources.This position requires routine regional in-state travel 80-90% of the time; use of personal vehicle is required. Qualified candidates must have valid KY driver's license, proof of vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation. Travel to the Louisville office is also anticipated for meetings and training.This position is assigned to the Northern Bluegrass region (Boone, Bourbon, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Harrison, Kenton, Nicholas, Owen, Pendleton and Scott counties). Qualified candidates may reside in or adjacent to the assigned region.EEO StatementAetna is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action EmployerFundamental Components* Evaluation of Members:* Through the use of care management tools and information/data review, conducts comprehensive assessments of member's needs/eligibility. Integrates all biopsychosocial information and recommends a holistic approach to supporting the member comprehensive care needs by evaluating and coordinating internal and external programs/services that are available within the member's benefit plan. Identifies and proactively addresses high risk factors and service needs that may impact member outcomes through care planning interventions* Coordinates and implements assigned care plan activities and monitors care plan progress. Provides modifications to care plan to reflect changing needs.* Provide crisis support and stabilization as needed.* 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.* 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.Background Experience* Experience and detailed knowledge of the Foster Care and juvenile justice systems, Adoption Assistance, Trauma-informed Care, ACEs, Crisis Intervention services, and evidence-based practices applicable to the Kentucky SKY populations, is required.* Experience in the delivery of Behavior Health Services and knowledge of best practice treatment delivery systems for intensive member care needs.* Minimum of a Bachelor's or Master's degree or a non-licensed master level clinician is required; with either degree being in behavioral health or a relevant human services field of study required(social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling).* Case management and discharge planning experience preferred.* 2 years' experience in behavioral health, social services or appropriate related field equivalent to program focus.* Managed Care experience preferred.* Computer literacy and demonstrated proficiency is required in order to navigate through internal/external computer systems, and MS Office Suite applications, including Word and Excel.* Flexibility to work beyond core business hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, is required. We are serving the needs of children and families that may require working after school, after work, etc.Benefits ProgramBenefit eligibility may vary by position.Candidate Privacy InformationAetna takes our candidate's data privacy seriously. At no time will any Aetna recruiter or employee request any financial or personal information (Social Security Number, Credit card information for direct deposit, etc.) from you via e-mail. Any requests for information will be discussed prior and will be conducted through a secure website provided by the recruiter. Should you be asked for such information, please notify us immediately.

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