Behavioral Health Care Transition Specialist (Hybrid)

Molina Healthcare, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Molina Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a licensed Behavioral Health professional to serve as a Transition of Care Coordinator for Medicaid members recently discharged from psychiatric hospitals.

This hybrid role blends work from a home office with occasional travel to local facilities in Pierce County, WA. Responsibilities include coordinating care, liaising with discharge planners and providers, and guiding members through the 30-day transition program to reduce readmissions and ensure safe,

Qualifications

• Licensed behavioral health clinician with active license across WA state.
• Experience in hospital discharge planning or care management preferred.
• Knowledge of Care Transitions Interventions (CTI) or similar model is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follows member through a 30-day transition program from hospital admission to other settings.
• Collaborates with hospital discharge planners, hospitalists, providers, facility staff, and families.
• Coordinates care and reassesses needs post-discharge using the CTI framework.
• Educates members on transition pillars: medications, follow-up care, and community support.
• Travel up to 40-50% to local hospitals as required.

Skills

Licensed behavioral health clinician

Discharge planning experience

Care coordination

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Active unrestricted license (LCSW LMSW APSW CHES LPC LPCC LMFT PhD PsyD)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Molina Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a licensed Behavioral Health professional to serve as a Transition of Care Coordinator for Medicaid members recently discharged from psychiatric hospitals.

This hybrid role blends work from a home office with occasional travel to local facilities in Pierce County, WA. Responsibilities include coordinating care, liaising with discharge planners and providers, and guiding members through the 30-day transition program to reduce readmissions and ensure safe,