Field Care Manager, LTSS (LVN, LBSW, LMSW) - Local Travel Required

Molina Healthcare, Inc.; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Molina Healthcare is seeking a Field Care Manager for LTSS to conduct in-home assessments, coordinate waiver services, and develop care plans for Medicaid members in the Lancaster, TX area. This role requires travel and strong LTSS/case management experience.

Responsibilities include coordinating with caregivers, physicians, and the health care team; monitoring progress; and ensuring timely documentation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of health care experience, including LTSS and care management, or equivalent experience.
• Clinical licensure/certification required only if state contract mandates it; active/unrestricted if licensed.
• In some states, a health-care related bachelor's degree may be required.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for travel.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive member assessments within regulated timelines, including in-person home visits.
• Facilitates waiver enrollment and disenrollment processes.
• Develops and implements care plans with member and care network to address needs and goals.
• Monitors care plan effectiveness and documents interventions and goal achievement.
• Promotes integration of LTSS, behavioral health care, and community resources.
• Assesses medical necessity and authorizes waiver services.
• Collaborates with ICT meetings for service approvals and coordination.
• Uses motivational interviewing to educate and motivate members.
• Addresses psycho/social, financial, and medical barriers to care.
• Identifies incidents and develops prevention plans for member welfare.
• Travels locally 25-40% as required by state/contract.

Skills

Communication skills

Case management

LTSS experience

Home visits

Education

Bachelor's degree in health care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Teams

Job description

Field Care Manager, LTSS (LVN, LBSW, LMSW) - Local Travel Required

Lancaster, TX, United States and 3 more

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Opportunity for TX licensed LVN, LBSW or LMSW residing in the southern part of Dallas County to join our LTSS Team as a Case Manager working with our Medicaid members. Part of the responsibilities of the role is to conduct face-to-face meetings with the members in their homes, completing assessments needed for determining the types of services we need to provide. Preference will be given to those candidates with previous LTSS experience. 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.


• 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.


• 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 2039270


• Job Category Clinical


• Posting Date 09/25/2026, 12:50 AM


• Job Schedule Full time


• Salary Range $24.00 - $46.81 Hourly *Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level