Field Care Coordinator - Idaho Region 2 and Region 5 Locations - Full-time / Part-time

 

Region 5
 

 

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The overall purpose of the Field Care Coordinator (FCC) is to coordinate care with members in order improve the member's ability to remain stable in the community and out of the hospital. This coordination includes intensive coordination, discharge coordination, and care coordination for members. The FCC role is to engage the person in the treatment process and then assist his/her to access the appropriate community services so they can pursue their treatment goals in the community and avoid institutionalization. This position focuses on members with high needs, high utilization, and in need of complex Behavioral Health Care Coordination and works closely with members, providers, State stakeholders, Utilization Management, and Peer Support.

 

The Field Care Coordinator position is also designed to be a direct clinical liaison between providers and the health plan and works in conjunction with the Quality and Network team to assist providers with technical support, including education in clinical managed care and education in clinical best practices.