HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC·Chattanooga, Tennessee
The Integrated Care Extender supports care coordinators by performing outreach, engagement, and follow-up with members. They coordinate appointments, track referrals, and assist members in obtaining community-based resources and social supports.
Overview REMOTE OPPORTUNITY Candidate must reside within the state of Tennessee Join Our Impactful Team at Health Connect America!
Health Connect America and our family of brands are leading providers of mental and behavioral health services for children, families, and adults across a multi-state footprint.
As a COA-accredited organization, we are held to nationally recognized standards of quality, accountability, and best practice in every aspect of care we deliver.
We are relentlessly committed to keeping families together and transforming lives through evidence-informed care, delivered by clinically trained staff who meet clients where they are — in their homes, in their communities, and in our offices.
Our work is guided by five core values: client-centered care, empowerment of our people, evidence-informed excellence, a purpose-driven culture, and bold, adaptive leadership.
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The Integrated Care Extender supports Integrated Care Coordinators in delivering care coordination and management services through performing varying activities. Performing general outreach, engagement, and follow-up with members Coordinating services/appointments (e.g., appointment/wellness reminders, arranging transportation) Engaging in health promotion activities (as defined in the Tailored Care Management Provider Manual) and knowledge sharing Sharing information with the care manager and other members of the care team on the member’s circumstances Providing and tracking referrals and providing information and assistance in obtaining and maintaining community-based resources and social support services Participating in case conferences Support the care manager in assessing and addressing unmet health-related resource needs. Document all efforts within the care manager platform (ONEcare) timely Participate in virtual team meetings and be required to attend in-person training/meetings as determined by leadership
Requirements differ by state due to varying regulations and standards. TN: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline required. Bachelor’s Degree in human services related discipline preferred. NC: Is at least 18 years of age Has a high school diploma or equivalent Meets one of the below requirements: Be a person with lived experience with an I/DD or a TBI with demonstrated knowledge of and direct personal experience navigating the North Carolina Medicaid delivery system Be a person with lived experience with a behavioral health condition who is a Certified Peer Support Specialist. A parent or guardian of an individual with an I/DD or a TBI or a behavioral health condition and has at least two years of direct experience providing care for and navigating the Medicaid delivery system on behalf of that individual (parent/guardian cannot serve as an extender for their family member) Has two years of paid experience performing the types of functions described in the “Extender Functions”, with at least one year of paid experience working directly with the Tailored Care Management eligible population. Be Well with HCA: We recognize the importance of self-care and work/life balance. We offer flexibility in scheduling and provide all employees access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually. Full-time HCA employees enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products. Additional benefits include: Access to a Health Navigator Health Savings Account with company contribution Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account 401(k) Retirement Plan Benefits Hub Tickets at Work Join a team where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of others. Apply now to be part of our dynamic and supportive community at Health Connect America! Employment at Health Connect America and it's companies is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team. Health Connect America and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. For more information on Equal Opportunity, please click here Equal Employment Opportunity Posters
vary by state, ranging from a high school diploma and lived experience or peer certification in North Carolina to a bachelor's degree in Tennessee. Candidates must be able to navigate Medicaid delivery systems and document activities in the ONEcare platform.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Tennessee are often tied to schools, community programs, and outpatient settings serving children and adolescents, so employers usually look for candidates with direct youth mental-health experience. This type of role can be competitive because the posting asks for a specific degree-and-experience mix, plus prior work with children and adolescents; the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, match your resume to the exact experience path and highlight any youth-focused interventions, crisis support, or family engagement work.
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