Integrated Care Manager - Behavioral Health

Molina Healthcare; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Molina Healthcare seeks a care coordinator to support adults with complex behavioral health needs in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on care coordination, trauma-informed care, and developing integrated care plans addressing medical and behavioral health needs.

Responsibilities include assessments, care plan development, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Travel expectations and state-contractual requirements apply; a licensed clinician is preferred. Competitive benefits available.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years health care experience in behavioral health or equivalent.
• Licensed behavioral health clinician credentials (LCSW, LMSW, APSW, CHES, LPC, LPCC, LMFT, PhD/PsyD or equivalent) active and unrestricted.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance for travel requirements.
• Experience with severe and persistent mental health concerns including SMI and SUD.
• Knowledge of whole person care, chronic conditions, and discharge planning coordination.
• Data entry skills and experience with a clinical platform.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office suite/applicable software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive behavioral health assessments within regulated timelines and identifies candidates for care coordination/case management.
• Develops and implements care plans with member, caregiver, physician and support network.
• Conducts telephonic, in-person, or home visits as required.
• Monitors care plan effectiveness, documents interventions and progress, and suggests changes.
• Maintains ongoing member caseload for regular outreach and management.
• Promotes integration of behavioral health with home and community resources to improve continuity of care.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary care team meetings and ICT collaboration.
• Uses motivational interviewing and Molina clinical guidelines to support change.
• Assesses barriers to care and provides coordination to address concerns.
• May provide consultation and recommendations to peers as needed.
• 25-40% local travel may be required based on state/contractual requirements.

Skills

Health care experience

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Molina Healthcare seeks a care coordinator to support adults with complex behavioral health needs in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on care coordination, trauma-informed care, and developing integrated care plans addressing medical and behavioral health needs.

Responsibilities include assessments, care plan development, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Travel expectations and state-contractual requirements apply; a licensed clinician is preferred. Competitive benefits available.