Care Manager, Health Management

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Provides support for health management activities within the care management/care coordination functions. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team coordinating integrated delivery of member care across the continuum, including behavioral health, long-term care, and population health-related education and services 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 - Based on clinical assessment and member reported health care concerns, uses clinical judgment to provide care management or refer members to a higher level of care. - Identifies member needs, closes health care gaps, develops action plans and prioritizes goals, and educates members on best practices to manage medical needs. - Provides condition-specific education designed to assist members and their families in better understanding specific chronic health conditions, how to manage symptoms to prevent conditions from progressing, and adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors. - Provides general member education to assist with self-management goals, disease management or acute conditions, and provide indicated contingency plan. - Assesses for barriers to care, and provides care coordination and assistance to members to address concerns. - Acts as an advocate for members to guide them through the health care system for transition planning and longitudinal care. - Reinforces medication adherence and education; monitors member reactions to medications and treatments. - Engages member, family, and caregivers telephonically to ensure that a well coordinated action plan is established and continually assesses health status. - Performs ongoing monitoring of the care plan to evaluate effectiveness, document interventions and goal achievement, and suggest changes accordingly. - Maintains ongoing member caseload for regular outreach and management. - Uses motivational interviewing and Molina clinical guideposts to educate, support and motivate change during member contacts. - May facilitate interdisciplinary care team (ICT) meetings and informal ICT collaboration. - Collaborates with registered nurse care managers/leaders as needed or required. Required Qualifications - At least 2 years experience in health care, including at least 1 year of experience in a direct patient care, and/or managed care, care management, or behavioral health setting, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Practical Counselor (LPC), or Registered Dietician (RD). Clinical licensure and/or certification required ONLY if required by state contract, regulation or state board licensing mandates. If licensed, license must be active and unrestricted in state of practice. - Demonstrated knowledge of community resources. - Proactive and detail-oriented. - Ability to work within a variety of settings and adjust style as needed - working with diverse populations, various personalities and personal situations. - Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and demonstrate self-motivation. - Responsiveness in all forms of communication, and ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations. - Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with individuals. - Excellent time-management and prioritization skills, and ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to change. - Excellent problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency. Preferred Qualifications **LVN is preferred for this role.** - Certified Case Manager (CCM). 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 *Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.