Care Manager, LTSS at Molina Healthcare in Long Beach, CA

CARE MANAGER, LTSS Location: TX, United States JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Provides support for care management/care coordination long-term services and supports (LTSS)-specific activities.  Collaborates with multidisciplinary team coordinating integrated delivery of member care across the continuum for members with high-need potential.   Strives to ensure member progress toward desired outcomes and contributes to overarching strategy to provide quality and cost-effective member care.   Essential Job Duties • Completes comprehensive member assessments within regulated timelines, including in-person home visits as required. • Facilitates comprehensive waiver enrollment and disenrollment processes. • Develops and implements care plans, including a waiver service plan in collaboration with members, caregivers, physicians and/or other appropriate health care professionals and member support network to address the member needs and goals. • Performs ongoing monitoring of care plan to evaluate effectiveness, document interventions and goal achievement, and suggest changes accordingly. • Promotes integration of services for members including behavioral health care and long-term services and supports (LTSS) and home and community resources to enhance continuity of care. • Assesses for medical necessity and authorizes all appropriate waiver services. • Evaluates covered benefits and advises appropriately regarding funding sources. • Facilitates interdisciplinary care team (ICT) meetings for approval or denial of services and informal ICT collaboration. • Uses motivational interviewing and Molina clinical guideposts to educate, support and motivate change during member contacts. • Assesses for barriers to care and provides care coordination and assistance to members to address psycho/social, financial, and medical obstacles concerns. • Identifies critical incidents and develops prevention plans to assure member health and welfare. • Collaborates with licensed care managers/leadership as needed or required. • 25-40% estimated local travel may be required (based upon state/contractual requirements).   Required Qualifications • At least 2 years of health care experience, including at least 1 year of experience working with persons with disabilities/chronic conditions long-term services and supports (LTSS), and 1 year of experience in care management, or experience in a medical and/or behavioral health setting, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. • Clinical licensure and/or certification required ONLY if required by state contract, regulation, business operating model, or state board licensing mandates. If licensed, license must be active and unrestricted in state of practice. • In some states, a bachelor's degree in a health care related field may be required (dependent upon state/contractual requirements). • Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements, unless otherwise required by law. • Demonstrated knowledge of community resources. • Ability to work within a variety of settings and adjust style as needed - working with diverse populations, various personalities and personal situations. • Ability to operate proactively and demonstrate detail-oriented work. • Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and self-motivation. • Ability to demonstrate responsiveness in all forms of communication and remain calm in high-pressure situations. • Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships. • Time-management and prioritization skills, and ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to change. • Problem-solving skills. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program proficiency, and ability to navigate online portals and databases. • In some states, must have at least one year of experience working directly with individuals with substance use disorders. Preferred Qualifications • Certified Case Manager (CCM), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice. • Experience working with populations that receive waiver services.     To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board. Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V