Field Care Manager, LTSS - Eastern Cook County -Local Travel Required

Molina Healthcare, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Molina Healthcare, Inc. in Chicago is seeking a Field Care Manager for LTSS in Eastern Cook County. The role involves conducting face-to-face home visits, facilitating waiver enrollment, and coordinating care plans with members, caregivers, and clinicians.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in health care with LTSS experience, a valid driver’s license, and strong Microsoft Office skills. Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM CST, with 25–40% local travel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years healthcare experience including LTSS or disability care
• 1+ year in care management or medical/behavioral health setting
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive member assessments within regulated timelines, including in-person home visits.
• Facilitates comprehensive waiver enrollment and disenrollment processes.
• Develops and implements care plans, including a waiver service plan in collaboration with members, caregivers, physicians and health care professionals.
• Performs ongoing monitoring of care plan to evaluate effectiveness and goal achievement.
• Promotes integration of services for LTSS and behavioral health to ensure continuity of care.
• Assess for medical necessity and authorize all waiver services.
• Evaluates covered benefits and advises funding sources.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary care team meetings for approval/denial of services.
• Uses motivational interviewing and Molina clinical guidelines to educate and motivate change.
• Assesses barriers to care and provides coordination to address psycho/social, financial, and medical obstacles.
• Identifies critical incidents and develops prevention plans.
• Collaborates with licensed care managers/leadership as needed.
• 25-40% estimated local travel may be required.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Care coordination

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in health care field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook/Excel/Teams

Job description

Field Care Manager, LTSS - Eastern Cook County -Local Travel Required

Chicago, IL, United States

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Opportunity for an experienced Care Manager (Bachelors or Masters trained in a social service field) in Eastern Cook County to join our LTSS Team working with our Medicaid members in communities that are between Wicker Park north to West Montrose Avenue. Part of the responsibilities of the role is to conduct face-to-face meetings with the members in their homes. Preference will be given to those candidates with previous care management experience in an MCO. Mileage is reimbursed as part of our benefits package.Hours are Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM CST.

Solid experience with Microsoft Office Suite is necessary, especially with Outlook, Excel, and Teams as well as being confident in moving between different programs to complete the necessary forms and documentation.

Job Summary

• 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.
• Assess 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.
• Assesses 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

Job Info

• Job Identification 2039832
• Job Category Clinical
• Posting Date 10/23/2026, 08:51 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Chicago, IL, United States
• Salary Range $25.20 - $49.15 Hourly *Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level