Field Care Coordinator - Travis County, TX - Re...
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If you are located in Travis County TX, or the surrounding areas you will have the flexibility to work remotely* and in the field as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities:- Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are individualized by patients and directed toward the most appropriate, lease restrictive level of care
- Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs, including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive services
- Manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact
- Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members
- Advocate for patients and families as needed to ensure the patient’s needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team
- Current, unrestricted LPN/LVN or Social Worker’s license in the state of Texas
- 2+ years of clinical experience in a health care role
- Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (ability to create, edit, save and send documents, spreadsheets and emails)
- High speed internet in residence
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel within assigned territory to meet with members
- Experience with electronic charting
- Experience with arranging community resources
- Field based work experience
- Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs