Care Manager, Ltss - Union County

Molina Healthcare; Leon (IA); Remote; USD 32,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Molina Healthcare seeks a field-based care coordination professional for LTSS support, serving members across counties in Iowa with travel requirements. This role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated, high-quality care and cost-effective outcomes.

The position involves comprehensive assessments, waiver management, care plan development, and ongoing monitoring, with travel 25-40% based on state requirements and contracts.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of health care experience, including LTSS exposure, and 1 year in care management or related setting.
• Clinical licensure and/or certification required only if mandated by state contract or regulation.
• Bachelor's degree in a health care related field may be required in some states.
• Valid/unrestricted driver’s license and reliable transportation for job-related travel.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive member assessments within timelines, including in-person home visits.
• Facilitate waiver enrollment/disenrollment processes.
• Develop and implement care plans with members and care team.
• Monitor care plans, document interventions, and adjust as needed.
• Promote service integration across behavioral health and LTSS.
• Assess medical necessity and authorize relevant waiver services.
• Coordinate ICT meetings for service approvals/denials.
• Travel 25-40% locally as required by state/contractual needs.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Care management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Driver's license

Time-management

Problem-solving

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in health care

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Online portals/databases

Job description

This is a remote field-based role requirinig travel in the Union County area. May also include Decatur and Ringgold counties.

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.
• Assess 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.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V

Pay Range: $22.8 - $46.81 / HOURLY
*Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.