Positi o n Summary:

This will be a full-time telework role in Kansas, however, will require 50-75% travel for face-to-face visits in assigned area once COVID restrictions are lifted. Schedule is Monday-Friday, standard business hours. Develop, implement, support, and promote Health Services strategies, tactics, policies, and programs that drive the delivery of quality healthcare to establish competitive business advantage for Aetna. Health Services strategies, policies, and programs are comprised of utilization management, quality management, network management and clinical coverage and policies. Utilizes critical thinking and judgment to collaborate and inform the case management process, in order to facilitate appropriate healthcare outcomes for members by providing care coordination, support and education for members through the use of care management tools and resources.

Job Duties:

• Through the use of clinical tools and information/data review, conducts an evaluation of member's needs and benefit plan eligibility and facilitates integrative functions as well as smooth transition to Aetna programs and plans.

• Applies clinical judgment to the incorporation of strategies designed to reduce risk factors and barriers and address complex health and social indicators which impact care planning and resolution of member issues. Assessments take into account information from various sources to address all conditions including co-morbid and multiple diagnoses that impact functionality.

• Reviews prior claims to address potential impact on current case management and eligibility. Assessments include the member’s level of work capacity and related restrictions/limitations. Using a holistic approach assess the need for a referral to clinical resources for assistance in determining functionality.

• Consults with supervisor and others in overcoming barriers in meeting goals and objectives, presents cases at case conferences for multidisciplinary focus to benefit overall claim management. Utilizes case management processes in compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.

• Utilizes interviewing skills to ensure maximum member engagement and discern their health status and health needs based on key questions and conversation.

Experience:

1+ year(s) behavioral health, social services, or human services field.

Education:

Bachelor's degree or non-licensed master level clinician required, with either degree being in behavioral health or human services preferred (psychology, rehabilitation, social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling).

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.