Behavioral Health Care Manager - Tele/Field (TX)

Jobtome; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 36,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Molina Healthcare is seeking a TX-licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LPC, LMSW, or LCSW) to join the Medicaid care coordination team. Most work is telephonic with occasional in-person visits. Preference for candidates with managed care case management experience in Texas. Hours are M–F, 8–5 in local time.

Requires 2+ years of healthcare experience, active license, and strong Microsoft Office and clinical documentation skills. Travel up to 40% may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years health care experience, preferably behavioral health.
• Active Texas license in one of the required categories (LCSW/LMSW/LPCC/LMFT/PhD etc.).
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for travel.
• Experience with serious mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of whole person care, chronic conditions, and discharge planning coordination.
• Data entry skills and experience with clinical platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive behavioral health assessments per timelines and determines care coordination eligibility.
• Develops and implements care plans with member, caregiver, physician and others.
• Conducts telephonic, in-person or home visits as needed.
• Monitors care plan effectiveness, documents interventions and progress toward goals.
• Maintains ongoing member caseload for outreach and management.
• Promotes integration of services across behavioral health, LTSS, home and community resources.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary care team meetings and ICT collaboration.
• Uses motivational interviewing and Molina clinical guideposts to educate and support change.
• Assesses barriers to care and provides care coordination assistance.
• May provide consultation to peers as needed.
• 25-40% local travel may be required.

Skills

Healthcare coordination

Telephonic care management

Strong communication

MS Office proficiency

Clinical documentation

Education

LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker)

APSW/LPCC/LMFT/PhD or PsyD eligible

Tools

Microsoft Office

Clinical documentation software

Job description

Molina Healthcare is seeking a TX-licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LPC, LMSW, or LCSW) to join the Medicaid care coordination team. Most work is telephonic with occasional in-person visits. Preference for candidates with managed care case management experience in Texas. Hours are M–F, 8–5 in local time.

Requires 2+ years of healthcare experience, active license, and strong Microsoft Office and clinical documentation skills. Travel up to 40% may be required.