Long Term Care Coordinator I

Company: Centene Corporation
Location: Naperville
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

You could be the one who changes everything for our 26 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.Our Illinois Market is currently hiring a Long Term Care Coordinator I covering the Naperville, Aurora, Downer's Grove, Carol Stream area in Illinois. This position is a hybrid position and will go out into the community doing home visits with members on the Aging, Traumatic Brain Injury and HIV Waivers.Position Purpose: Responsible for members gaining access to needed services through coordination and integration of medical and long term care services for the purpose of orientation, care plan development, assessment, and care coordination.Complete assessments with members, caregivers, or providers to obtain information regarding client status, support system, and need for services for care plan developmentMonitor delivery of services and follow-up with members, caregivers, or provider s through in person visits and telephonic contactAuthorize and coordinate referral for servicesEnsure provider services are delivered without gaps and identify functional deficiencies in plans of careAssist in coordinating the development of informal or voluntary services to integrate into the member care planCollaborate with discharge planners, physicians, and other parties to ensure appropriate discharge plan, care plan, and coordination of acute care and long term care servicesAssist member with filing and resolving complaints and appealsEducation/Experience:Bachelor's degree or Registered Nurse License and 2+ years of care management experience.Licensed Practical Nurse and 4+ years of care management experience,or 6+ years of care management experience.Home health, discharge planning, or long term care experience preferred.Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver's license. LPN, LCSW or RN preferred.This position will cover the following counties: Will, DuPage, Dekalb, and Kane CountiesOur Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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