Field Based Social Work Case Manager

3 weeks ago


Charlotte, United States Optum Full time

Optum is seeking a Field Based Social Work Case Manager to join our Home-based Medical Care team in Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas. Optum is a clinician-led care organization, that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum.
As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, you'll help bring home-based medical care to complex, chronic patients. This life-changing work helps give older adults more days at home.
At Optum, the integrated medical teams who practice within Home and Community Care are creating something new in health care. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it's your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

* Make patient assessments in home setting and determining appropriate levels of behavioral care needed
* Obtain information from providers on outpatient requests for treatment
* Determine if additional clinical treatment sessions are needed
* Manage behavioral health cases throughout the entire treatment plan
* Administer benefits and review treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary care team
* Assist in coordinating Medicaid/Medicare benefits and transitions between various areas of care
* Communicate with members who have complex medical needs and may have communication barriers
* Identify ways to add value to treatment plans and consulting with facility staff or outpatient care providers on those ideas
* Focus on whole person care model for psychiatric and chemical dependency patients
* Build relationships and work with a variety of populations within the community
* Ability to work with low - income populations with complex social and medical needs including adults with serious mental illness and emotional disturbances, members with substance use disorders, and members with other complex or multiple chronic conditions

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:

* Master's degree in Social Work or related area of study
* LCSW in North Carolina
* 2+ years of experience as a social worker
* 1+ years of case management experience
* Experience one or more of these settings: long-term care, home health, hospice, public health or assisted living
* Proficient in with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
* Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
* Distraction-free space in home for home office with access to high-speed internet
* Access to reliable transportation to travel to meet with members within 60 miles
* Ability to work Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm (with some flexibility)

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with electronic charting
* Experience with arranging community resources
* Field based work experience
* Experience working with complex family systems and dynamics
* Experience in crisis Intervention
* Experience working in Duals (DSNP) and/or Medicaid environment
* Knowledge of both Medical and Behavioral Health Diagnosis and terminology
* Knowledge of symptom identification and intervention, associated with Behavioral Health and Substance Use disorders
* Knowledge of APS reporting processes
* Knowledge of resources to address SDOH
* Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
* Understanding of health disparities among various membership, based on their race or ethnicity; religion; socioeconomic status; sexual orientation; gender, gender identity; age; mental health; cognitive, sensory or physical disability; geographic location or other characteristics historically linked to discrimination and exclusion
* Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.



  • Charlotte, United States Optum Full time

    Optum is seeking a Field Based Social Work Case Manager to join our Home-based Medical Care team in Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas. Optum is a clinician-led care organization, that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum. As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, you'll help bring home-based medical...


  • Charlotte, United States Optum Full time

    Job DescriptionOptum is seeking a Field Based Social Work Case Manager to join our Home-based Medical Care team in Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas. Optum is a clinician-led care organization, that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum.As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, you’ll help bring...


  • Charlotte, NC, United States Optum Full time

    Optum is seeking a Field Based Social Work Case Manager to join our Home-based Medical Care team in Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas. Optum is a clinician-led care organization, that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum. As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, you'll help bring home-based medical...


  • Charlotte, NC, United States Optum Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to join our team. Responsibilities include developing software applications, fixing bugs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.• Develop software applications using various programming languages and frameworks.• Collaborate with designers and product managers to implement product...

  • Case Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Resources for Human Development Full time

    Job Title: Case ManagerResources for Human Development is seeking a skilled Case Manager to join our team. As a Case Manager, you will play a vital role in determining the resources needed to meet the individualized needs of our program participants. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic and values-based services.Key...

  • Adjunct Professor

    2 months ago


    Charlotte, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    ResponsibilitiesUnder the direct supervision of the School of Social Work and oversight of the Director of the Master of Social Work Program, this position requires a variety of extensive community interaction and program implementation. Additionally, the position requires professional customer and public service on a regular basis and A strong commitment to...


  • Charlotte, United States Highwire Public Relations Full time

    About us: Highwire is a modern strategic communications and digital marketing agency designed for disruptive companies. We work with high-growth technology companies and established brands looking to reinvent themselves. At Highwire, we believe that storytelling fuels transformation. And the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a...


  • Charlotte, United States Highwire Public Relations Full time

    About us: Highwire is a modern strategic communications and digital marketing agency designed for disruptive companies. We work with high-growth technology companies and established brands looking to reinvent themselves. At Highwire, we believe that storytelling fuels transformation. And the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a...


  • Charlotte, United States Highwire Public Relations Full time

    About us: Highwire is a modern strategic communications and digital marketing agency designed for disruptive companies. We work with high-growth technology companies and established brands looking to reinvent themselves. At Highwire, we believe that storytelling fuels transformation. And the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a...


  • Charlotte, United States Highwire Public Relations Full time

    About us: Highwire is a modern strategic communications and digital marketing agency designed for disruptive companies. We work with high-growth technology companies and established brands looking to reinvent themselves. At Highwire, we believe that storytelling fuels transformation. And the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a...


  • Charlotte, United States Highwire Public Relations Full time

    About us: Highwire is a modern strategic communications and digital marketing agency designed for disruptive companies. We work with high-growth technology companies and established brands looking to reinvent themselves. At Highwire, we believe that storytelling fuels transformation. And the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a...


  • Charlotte, United States Highwire Public Relations Full time

    About us: Highwire is a modern strategic communications and digital marketing agency designed for disruptive companies. We work with high-growth technology companies and established brands looking to reinvent themselves. At Highwire, we believe that storytelling fuels transformation. And the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a...

  • Case Manager III

    1 month ago


    Port Charlotte, Florida, United States St. Vincent de Paul CARES Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Case Manager III to join our team at St. Vincent de Paul CARES. As a key member of our housing team, you will be responsible for providing assessment, monitoring, planning, linkage, and advocacy for individuals enrolled in our Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program.Key...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    2 weeks ago


    port charlotte, United States Cynet Health Full time

    **Job Title:** Registered Nurse (RN) **Job Specialty:** Case Management **Job Duration:** 13 Weeks **Shift:** 08:00 - 16:30 **Guaranteed Hours:** **Experience:** Minimum 2 Years **License:** RN License **Certifications:** **Must-Have:** - Hospital Case Management Experience **Job Description:** - Join our Case Management department with...

  • Registered Nurse

    3 weeks ago


    Port Charlotte, United States TotalMed Staffing Full time

    Registered Nurse-Case Manager Job ID #1685980 | Share About this Role Healthcare Services (HCS) works with members, providers and multidisciplinary team members to assess, facilitate, plan and coordinate an integrated delivery of care across the continuum, including behavioral health and long-term care, for members with high need potential. HCS staff work...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    3 weeks ago


    Port Charlotte, United States Cynet Health Full time

    **Job Title:** Registered Nurse (RN)**Job Specialty:** Case Management**Job Duration:** 13 Weeks**Shift:** 08:00 - 16:30**Guaranteed Hours:** **Experience:** Minimum 2 Years**License:** RN License**Certifications:** **Must-Have:** - Hospital Case Management Experience**Job Description:**- Join our Case Management department with unit-based RN Case Managers...


  • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Field of Talent Full time

    About the Role:As a key member of our clinical services team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families. We are seeking a highly skilled Licensed Psychologist to join our team in Charlotte, NC.Key Responsibilities:* Conduct weekly diagnostic evaluations for children referred due to autism concerns*...


  • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Drink DELTA Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Social Media Specialist to join our team at Delta Beverages. As a Social Media Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to enhance brand awareness and drive engagement across social media platforms.Your primary focus will be on creating and curating high-quality content that...


  • Charlotte, United States CARENATIONAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC Full time

    RN Complex Case ManagerCharlotte, NCCareNational is looking for an experienced RN Complex Case Manager in Charlotte, NC! This is a contract position and ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of recent experience as a RN Complex Case Manager.Pay Details: Pay Range: $30.00 - 40.00 / HourWork Setting:Hybrid, 1 day in office, 4 days remotePosition Details:...


  • Port Charlotte, United States Cynet Health Full time

    **Job Title:** Social Worker**Job Specialty:** Social Services**Job Duration:** 13 weeks**Shift:** 08:00-16:30**Guaranteed Hours:** **Experience:** Minimum of 2 years**License:** **Certifications:** **Must-Have:** Hospital Case Management Experience**Job Description:**- Work in a case management department with unit-based RN Case Managers and Social...