Care Manager (BH Licensed)

Molina Talent Acquisition; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Molina Healthcare is seeking a field-based Care Coordinator to support care management and care coordination activities. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated member care across the continuum, aiming for quality outcomes and cost-effective services.

The role requires conducting assessments, developing care plans, and coordinating services with members, families, and health professionals.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years health care experience, preferably in behavioral health, or equivalent education/experience.
• Licensed behavioral health clinician license active and unrestricted in state of practice.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance for travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive behavioral health assessments per regulated timelines and identifies candidates for care coordination.
• Develops and implements care plans with members, caregivers and health professionals.
• Conducts telephonic, in-person, or home visits as required.
• Monitors care plan effectiveness, documents interventions and adjusts as needed.
• Maintains ongoing member caseload with regular outreach and management.
• Promotes integration of services across behavioral health, LTSS, and home/community resources.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary care team meetings and ICT collaboration.
• Uses motivational interviewing and Molina clinical guidelines to support change.
• Assesses barriers to care and provides coordination assistance.
• Provides consultation and resources to peers as needed.
• Travel 25-40% may be required based on state/contractual requirements.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Behavioral health

Communication skills

Driving license

Team collaboration

Office software

Education

Licensed clinician (LCSW/LMSW/LPCC/LMFT/PhD)

Tools

EHR system

Microsoft Office

Clinical platform

Job description

Job Summary

Provides support for care management/care coordination activities and collaborates with multidisciplinary team coordinating integrated delivery of member care across the continuum. 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 behavioral health assessments of members per regulated timelines and determines who may qualify for care coordination/case management based on clinical judgment, changes in member health or psychosocial wellness and triggers identified in assessments.
• Develops and implements care plan in collaboration with member, caregiver, physician and/or other appropriate healthcare professionals and member support network to address member needs and goals.
• Conducts telephonic, face-to-face or home visits as required.
• Performs ongoing monitoring of care plan to evaluate effectiveness, document interventions and goal achievement, and suggest changes accordingly.
• Maintains ongoing member caseload for regular outreach and management.
• Promotes integration of services for members including behavioral health, long-term services and supports (LTSS), and home and community resources to enhance continuity of care.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary care team meetings and informal ICT collaboration.
• Uses motivational interviewing and Molina clinical guideposts to educate, support and motivate change during member contacts.
• Assess for barriers to care, provides care coordination and assistance to member to address concerns.
• May provide consultation, resources and recommendations to peers as needed.
• 25-40% estimated local travel may be required (based upon state/contractual requirements).

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years health care experience, preferably in behavioral health, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Licensed behavioral health clinician to include: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW), Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, Doctor of Psychology (PhD or PsyD) or equivalency based on state contract, regulation, or state board licensing mandate. If licensed, license must be active and unrestricted in state of practice.
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements, unless otherwise required by law.
• Experience with working with persons with severe and persistent mental health concerns and serious emotional disturbances, to include substance use disorder and foster care.
• Knowledge and experience related to whole person care principles, chronic health conditions, and discharge planning coordination.
• Data entry skills and previous experience utilizing a clinical platform.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Case Manager (CCM).
• Experience in behavioral health care management.
• Field-based care management or home health experience.

Molina offers a competitive benefits and compensation package.

Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.