Social Care Manager - Remote Utah & Idaho

at UnitedHealth Group in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Requisition number: 2357809 Job category: Medical & Clinical Operations Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Social Care Manager ( SCM ) works collaboratively with patients/caregivers, providers, and the Medical Management team to coordinate care. This coordination emphasizes addressing social determinants of health, conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments, connecting members to community resources, and partnering with other agencies. The SCM assists patients, families/guardians, and the healthcare team through the care coordination process and demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills. Making outbound calls to enrolled members, review, research and respond to questions or issues via email or phone. This is a Monday - Friday role, 8:00 - 5:00 PM MT. You will have the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges.•Why Optum Behavioral Care At Optum Behavioral Care, we prioritize clinician well-being, career growth, and innovation in care delivery. We offer a comprehensive benefits and rewards package that may include: + Competitive salary + Generous paid time off + Medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health benefits + 401(k) with company match + Family support and wellness resources + Tuition reimbursement and dedicated learning time + Career development opportunities across a fast-growing organization

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, lease restrictive level of care + Care plan documentation, reviewing reports, identifying community resources by keeping up with updates and changes in the industry while working virtually from home + Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs; including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive services + Manage the care plan th To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account