CHOICES Care Coordinator

CHOICES Care Coordinator

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in a clinical setting
• Registered nurse with an active license in the state of Tennessee or hold a license in the state of their residence if the state is participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact Act; or Masters in Social Work with an active unrestricted license (LCSW, LMSW, or LAPSW)
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Must live in the Union City area within 50 miles (This position helps members in the Lake, Dyer and Obion County area)
• Available for an 8:00am – 5:00pm CST(no on call) schedule, with the option (upon management approval) to work a compressed work week after 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with members and families to identify needed supports and direct services to meet personal goals for good health, employment and independent or community living.
• Collaborates with a team of clinical and social support colleagues to meet the physical, behavioral health and long term service needs of each member.
• Conduct thorough and objective face-to-face visits with and assess each members situation to determine current status and needs, including physical, behavioral, functional, psycho-social, financial, and employment and independent living expectations.
• Utilizing criteria for authorizing appropriate home and community based services and confirm those services are being provided and that members needs are being met.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• TB Skin Test (applies to coordinators that work in the field).
• Position requires 24 months in role before eligible to post for other internal positions.
• Various immunizations and/or associated medical tests may be required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years – Clinical experience required
• PC Skills required (Basic Microsoft Office and E-Mail)
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills