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Care Coordinator roles sit at the intersection of healthcare administration and patient advocacy, making them a strong fit for OPT students with degrees in public health, social work, health administration, or nursing. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship, and STEM OPT extensions are available for students with qualifying health informatics or data-focused degrees.
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CFSP Managed Care Coordinator
Location: Field: This field-based role in Nash County (Nashville), enables associates to primarily operate in the field, traveling to client sites or designated locations as their role requires, with occasional office attendance for meetings or training. This approach ensures flexibility, responsiveness to client needs, and direct, hands-on engagement. These roles are county field-based and require you to interact with patients, members, or providers in person four to five days per week.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.
We are partnering with North Carolina DHHS to operationalize a statewide Medicaid Plan designed to support Medicaid-enrolled infants, children, youth, young adults, and families served by the child welfare system so that they receive seamless, integrated, and coordinated health care. Within the Children and Families Specialty Plan (CFSP), and regardless of where a member lives, they will have access to the same basic benefits and services, including Physical health, Behavioral health, Pharmacy, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) services, long term services and supports, Unmet health-related resource needs, and Integrated care management. We envision North Carolina where all children and families thrive in safe, stable, and nurturing homes.
The CFSP Managed Care Coordinator is responsible for the overall management of the members’ individual service plan within the scope of position in the NC CFSP Program, as required by applicable state law and contract.
How you will make an impact:
- Provide integrated whole-person Care Management under the CFSP Care Management model, including coordination across physical health, behavioral health, I/DD, LTSS, pharmacy, and unmet health-related needs.
- Offer Trauma-Informed Care by recognizing the role of ACEs in the CFSP population and coordinating cross-agency care to support children’s diverse needs, including physical, behavioral, social, educational, and legal aspects.
- Collaborate closely with each Member’s County Child Welfare Worker to align health care needs with permanency planning goals.
- Work with a multidisciplinary care team, including primary health care and behavioral health professionals, specialty providers, and stakeholders in the child welfare system, to coordinate care (e.g., coordination involving juvenile justice awareness).
- Conduct telephonic or face-to-face assessments using predefined questions to identify, evaluate, coordinate, and manage member program needs.
- Identify members with potential clinical health care needs using predefined tools, coordinating their cases with clinical healthcare management and an interdisciplinary team for care coordination support.
- Oversee non-clinical needs of members with chronic illnesses, co-morbidities, or disabilities for cost-effective and efficient service utilization.
- Set short- and long-term goals in collaboration with members, caregivers, families, natural supports, and physicians.
- Identify members who would benefit from expanded services.
Minimum Requirements
- Requires BA/BS degree and a minimum of 1 year of experience working directly with people related to the specific program population or other related community-based organizations; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:
- Must reside in North Carolina.
- BA/BS degree preferred in a field related to health, psychology, sociology, social work, nursing or another relevant human services area.
- Two (2) years of experience working directly with individuals served by the child welfare system is preferred.
- Travels to worksite and other locations as necessary.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success – for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Care Coordinator
Target healthcare systems, not just clinics
Large hospital networks and regional health systems like Kaiser Permanente or Ascension have dedicated HR teams familiar with OPT work authorization. Smaller independent clinics often lack the infrastructure to process employment verification for international students.
Lead with your OPT timeline upfront
Care Coordinator hiring cycles can run 4 to 8 weeks. If your OPT expiration is within six months, disclose your timeline early so employers can plan for H-1B visa sponsorship or a cap-exempt filing before your authorization lapses.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
Employers need to establish that the role requires a specific bachelor's degree. Connect your degree in public health, social work, or health administration directly to the job duties listed in the posting when you apply.
Ask about cap-exempt sponsorship pathways
Nonprofits and government-affiliated healthcare organizations are often cap-exempt H-1B employers. Roles at community health centers or university hospitals may offer sponsorship outside the lottery, which significantly improves your odds of maintaining status.
Prioritize roles with case management components
Care Coordinator positions that include clinical documentation, utilization review, or EHR system management are more defensible as specialty occupations at the visa stage. Generic administrative titles with no degree requirement may not qualify for H-1B sponsorship.
Get your authorization documents in order before interviews
Have your EAD card, I-20 with OPT authorization, and university employment reporting contact ready before offers are made. Employers unfamiliar with OPT will move faster when you can answer their compliance questions immediately.
Care Coordinator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Care Coordinator jobs qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, Care Coordinator roles qualify for OPT as long as the work is directly related to your field of study. Degrees in public health, social work, health administration, nursing, or health informatics all have strong ties to this role. You'll need to report the job through your DSO within 10 days of starting.
Can I get STEM OPT extension as a Care Coordinator?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in health informatics, biomedical informatics, or a qualifying data science field, a Care Coordinator role with EHR system management or data analysis responsibilities may satisfy the practical training requirement. Degrees in social work or general public health typically do not qualify for STEM OPT extension.
Will employers sponsor H-1B visas for Care Coordinator roles?
Many do, particularly large health systems, nonprofit hospitals, and federally qualified health centers. The key requirement is establishing the role as a specialty occupation, meaning the position must normally require a specific bachelor's degree. You can browse Care Coordinator roles from employers with H-1B sponsorship history on Migrate Mate.
What degree fields are most relevant for Care Coordinator OPT jobs?
Public health, health administration, social work, nursing, and health informatics are the most directly aligned fields. USCIS evaluates whether your degree is in a field specifically related to the job duties. A public health degree supporting a Care Coordinator role focused on population health management is a strong match. A general business degree is a weaker connection and may face scrutiny during H-1B filing.
How should I handle OPT expiration if my Care Coordinator employer is slow to file for H-1B?
If your employer files an H-1B petition by April 1 and your OPT is still valid on that date, you may be eligible for a cap-gap extension that bridges your status through October 1. You can continue working during cap-gap if your EAD is within its validity period when the petition is filed. Confirm this timeline with your DSO as soon as your employer agrees to sponsor.