Managed Care Coordinator jobs in Jamestown, NY

EVERGREEN HEALTH 

The Care Coordinator applies the essential activities of case management which include assessment, planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation with the core components (Comprehensive Case Management, Care Coordination & Health Promotion, Comprehensive Transitional Care, Patient & Family Support and Referral to Community & Social/Support Services). The Care Coordinator will be responsible for the following outcomes: Reduce utilization associated with avoidable and preventable inpatient stays, reduce utilization associated with avoidable emergency room visits, improve outcomes for persons with mental health illness and/or substance use disorders; and improve disease-related care for chronic conditions.  

As part of the Essential Functions for this role, the Care Coordinator:  

• Completes a comprehensive health assessment/reassessment inclusive of medical/behavioral/rehabilitative and long term care and social service needs  
• Completes/revises an individualized patient-centered plan or care with the patient to identify patient’s needs/goals, and includes family members and other social supports as appropriate 
• Consults with multidisciplinary team on patient’s care plan/needs/goals 
• Conducts outreach and engagement activities to assess on-going emerging needs and to promote continuity of care and improved health outcomes 
• Consults with primary care physician and/or any specialists involved in the treatment plan 
• Prepares patient crisis intervention plan 
• Coordinates with service providers and health plans as appropriate to secure necessary care, share crisis intervention and emergency information 
• Links individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders (SUD) to a broad range of services essential to successful living in a community setting (e.g. medical, psychiatric, social, educational, legal, housing and financial services) 
• Conducts case conferences annually with interdisciplinary team to monitor and evaluate patient status. 

Qualified Candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in health, human or education services and one year of qualifying* experience or Associate’s degree in health, human or education services and two (2) years of qualifying* experience. Qualifying* experience equals professional case management or care coordination experience with the following populations: persons with a chronic illness, and/or persons with a history of mental illness, homelessness, or chemical dependence. Candidate must have a valid NYS Driver’s License and an insured, dependable car. 

Job Type: Full-time  

Required education: Bachelor’s (plus 1 year experience); Associates (plus 2 years experience)  

Required experience: Care Coordination/Case Management; Working with clients experiencing chronic illness, homelessness, mental illness and/or chemical dependence 

Additional requirements: Must have dependable, insured vehicle and NYS Driver’s License  

What Evergreen Health Offers You:

• Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans for you to choose from
• Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you
• Paid Time Off package that equals 4 weeks of time in your first year
• 403b with a generous company match
• Paid parking or monthly metro pass
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid lunch breaks