Director, LTSS Clinical Care Management

Centene Management Company LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K / Stock plans

Tuition reimbursement

PTO & holidays

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Centene is seeking a senior leader to direct long-term care management for members with complex health needs. You will develop strategies, oversee care management data and reporting, and ensure compliance with NCQA standards across state contracts, including vendor oversight.

In this role you will guide staffing, onboarding and training for the long-term care team, partner with senior leadership on budget, and drive process improvements to achieve quality outcomes while offering flexible work

Qualifications

• Requires graduate from an accredited school of nursing or a bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of related management experience.
• Expert knowledge of industry regulations, policies, and standards preferred.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare managed care principles and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Directs long-term care management for members with complex health needs.
• Leads care management team and oversees data reporting to achieve quality and cost-effective results.
• Ensures compliance with NCQA standards and state/federal regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare management

Regulatory knowledge

Budgeting

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Behavioral Health

Job description

Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you'll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Candidate must reside in Indiana or be willing to relocate to Indiana.

Position Purpose:

Directs the long-term care of members with physical/medical health needs and/or behavioral/mental health needs to develop and assess high quality, cost-effective healthcare outcomes.

Develops strategies and objectives within long-term care management to improve member and/or provider experience.

Provides leadership to the development, implementation, monitoring, and ongoing improvement of the long-term care management process.

Sets goals and objectives for long-term care management team and oversees care management data and reporting metrics to achieve quality and cost-effective healthcare results and working with senior leadership, as required.

Leads long-term care management policies and procedures within the care management team to ensure compliance with corporate, state, and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards.

Oversees and monitors work assignments and caseloads of long-term care management staff based on state requirements, care management staff experience, and member needs.

Monitors, reviews, and signs off on contract required reporting as required.

Vendor oversight as required and applicable to the role.

Attends conferences and stays up to date on latest trends and best practices in Payer Care Management and related fields, as applicable.

Leads and presents process improvements for the long-term care management team to achieve cost-effective healthcare results.

Leads and coordinates large or special project work with other departmental functions.

Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including the long-term care management model, staffing, use of information technologies, onboarding, and staff competencies to achieve performance and quality objectives.

Reviews and monitors long-term care member data to identify trends and improve operating performance and quality care in accordance with state and federal regulations, and participates with internal and external audits as required.

Contributes to the development and improvement of clinical care pathways that enhance cost effectiveness while providing quality care.

Develops long-term care management strategies and influences decisions by providing recommendations that align to organizational objectives.

Provides coaching and guidance to long-term care management team to improve member and provider experience and facilitate delivery of high-quality care.

Develops department budget while collaborating inter-departmentally and with senior leadership.

Develops the overall strategy for onboarding, hiring, and training new long-term care management team members to ensure adequate training and high-quality care to improve member and/or provider experience and ensure compliance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience:

Positions overseeing RN team members: Requires Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing or a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of related experience, including prior management experience. Or, Positions overseeing BH team members: Requires a Master's degree or Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing and 7+ years of related experience, including prior management experience. Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position. 4+ years management experience preferred. Expert knowledge of industry regulations, policies, and standards preferred. Highly advanced clinical knowledge and ability to assess member needs in context of relevant diagnoses, treatment plans and goals, and identify potential gaps in care or risks for readmission or complications preferred. Strong knowledge of healthcare managed care principles preferred. Experience working with providers and healthcare teams to develop appropriate long-term service plans/care plans preferred. Strong knowledge of medication indications and side effects preferred.

License/Certification:

Positions overseeing RN team members: Current state's Registered Nurse (RN) license required or Positions overseeing BH team members: Licensed Clinical Behavioral Health Professional or RN based on state contract requirements e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, and RN with BH experience required.

Pay Range:

$127,300.00 - $236,100.00 per year

Benefits:

• competitive pay
• health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off plus holidays
• a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules

Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Centene is committed to helping people live healthier lives. We provide access to high-quality healthcare, innovative programs and a wide range of health solutions that help families and individuals get well, stay well and be well.