Field Care Manager, LTSS (LVN or Licensed Social Worker) - Local Travel Required

JOB DESCRIPTION

Opportunity for a Texas licensed LVN or Social Worker (LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW) to join Molina to work with our Medicaid members in the McAllen / Hidalgo, TX service delivery area. You will complete assessments needed for determining the types of services the non-waiver members are eligible to receive. Preference will be given to those candidates with previous experience working with the Medicaid population within a Managed Care Organization (MCO). Mileage is reimbursed as part of our benefits package, and candidates should reside within 20 minutes of these communities. 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

Provides support for care management / care coordination long-term services and supports specific activities and 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

Preferred Qualifications

To all current Molina employees : If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M / F / D / V

Pay Range : $24 - $46.81 / HOURLY