TRICARE RN Autism Case Manager - Colorado or Arizona Office position

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United Healthcare Military and Veterans is currently seeking an Autism Case Manager providing case management services for qualified TRICARE beneficiaries requiring specialized healthcare services.  As an Autism Case Manager, you will be responsible for providing integrated clinical case management activities across the continuum of care from assessing and planning to implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating care for beneficiaries with Autism.  This position provides telephonic case management support for this population.  Our mission is to help people live their lives to the fullest. Our values are Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation, and Performance.
 
This is an office position located at one of these 2 locations; 2222 W Dunlap Phoenix, AZ or 9945 Federal Drive, Colorado Springs, CO. Must work in one of these offices!
 
Primary Responsibilities:


Registering, educating and supporting the Autism population and their families through telephonic assessment and expert clinical interventions
Evaluating health care needs that qualify for the Autism benefit,  and arranging for services and  supplies to support the beneficiary’s condition
Collaborating with the Primary Care Provider, Specialty Care Provider, Therapists, DME provider, and other clinical service providers to enhance the quality and efficiency in healthcare delivery to the Autism population
Document all clinical information in accordance with United Healthcare Military & Veterans policies and procedures in the member's electronic medical record
Assess and interprets the Autism population’s health care needs, gaps, and requirements and provides referral to other Military and Veteran Case Management programs as indicated
Provides assessment, coaching, teaching  and referral to the Autism population’s family members and caregivers as required
Identifies and coordinates care with community resources as indicated
Identifies solutions to military unique, non-standard request and problems
Solves moderately complex problems and/ or conducts moderately complex analyses
Develops benefit focused care plan in collaboration with family, other Case Managers,  Primary Care Provider,  Specialty Providers, other service providers as needed to assure Autism benefit managed according to DoD guidance
Works with minimal guidance, seeks guidance on only the most complex tasks
Translates concepts into practice
Provides explanations and information to others on difficult issues
Coaches, provides feedback, and guides others
Collaborates with specialists, physicians, and medical directors to provide the necessary care and cost efficient care for the beneficiary and family
Assesses the effectiveness and quality of services provided related to clinical, functional, and outcomes
Coordinates authorizations of services as needed
Adheres to ethical, legal/regulatory and accreditation standards

Required Qualifications:

Unrestricted RN license
2+ years of experience in a clinical setting

Intermediate level of skills with Microsoft Word & Excel and has computer/technical aptitude

United States Citizenship

Ability to obtain favorable adjudication following submission of Department of Defense form SF86 NAC form SF86
Preferred Qualifications:


Case management experience

Approved Case Management certification
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