Care Manager: LTSS Care Coordination (Travel-Ready)

Molina Talent Acquisition; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Molina Healthcare, Inc. in Illinois is seeking a Care Manager to coordinate LTSS and support care planning for high-need members. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely assessments, develop waiver service plans, and monitor progress.

Travel up to 25-40% locally, maintain licensing where required, and use motivational interviewing to empower members. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years health care experience with LTSS exposure.
• One year in care management or related medical/behavioral health setting.
• Valid driver's license and adequate auto insurance.
• Ability to work across settings with diverse populations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive member assessments within regulated timelines.
• Facilitates waiver enrollment/disenrollment processes.
• Develops and implements care plans with members and care networks.
• Monitors plan effectiveness and documents progress and changes.
• Promotes LTSS/behavioral health integration and service coordination.
• Assesses medical necessity and authorizes waiver services, communicates decisions.
• Coordinates ICT meetings for approvals/denials and collaborates with teams.
• Identifies barriers to care and assists with psycho/social, financial, and medical obstacles.

Skills

Health care experience

Care management

LTSS knowledge

Valid driver’s license

Communication skills

Time management

Self-motivation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in health care field

Clinical licensure/certification (if required)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online portals/databases

Job description

Molina Healthcare, Inc. in Illinois is seeking a Care Manager to coordinate LTSS and support care planning for high-need members. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely assessments, develop waiver service plans, and monitor progress.

Travel up to 25-40% locally, maintain licensing where required, and use motivational interviewing to empower members. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.