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

Socket.dev; Jasper (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Competitive benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Molina Healthcare is seeking a Texas-licensed RN Care Manager to conduct in-home assessments for Medicaid members in the Jasper area. You will determine waiver eligibility, develop care plans, and coordinate with the care team to ensure optimal outcomes.

Role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, with travel to member homes and documentation in typical clinical software. Monday–Friday, standard hours, mileage benefits, and a comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• 2+ years health care experience, LTSS preferred.
• Clinical licensure/certification required only if state contract requires it.
• Bachelor's in a health care field may be required in some states.
• Valid driver's license and reliable auto for travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-home member assessments within required timelines.
• Facilitate waiver enrollment/disenrollment processes.
• Develop and monitor care plans with members and care teams.
• Coordinate with physicians and caregivers for service implementation.
• Promote integration of behavioral health and LTSS services.
• Assess medical necessity and authorize waiver services.
• Coordinate ICT meetings for service decisions.
• Travel 25–40% locally as required.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Active licensure (RN)

Bachelor's degree in health care field

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Teams

OneNote

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Opportunity for Texas licensed RN to join Molina as a Care Manager working with our Medicaid members who live in the Jasper and Livington, TX service area. If hired, you will conduct face-to-face meetings with the members in their homes, completing assessments needed for determining the types of waiver services they are eligible to receive. Preference will be given to those candidates with previous experience working with the LTSS population within 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, Teams, and One Note as well as being confident in toggling between different programs to complete the necessary forms and documentation.

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.
• 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