Case Manager - Behavioral Health (Must Reside in FL or SC)

• Completes clinical assessments of members per regulated timelines and determines who may qualify for case management based on clinical judgment, changes in member's health or psychosocial wellness, and triggers from the assessment.

• Develops and implements a case management plan in collaboration with the member, caregiver, physician and/or other appropriate healthcare professionals and member's support network to address the member needs and goals.

• Conducts telephonic, face-to-face or home visits as required.

• Performs ongoing monitoring of the care plan to evaluate effectiveness, document interventions and goal achievement, and suggest changes accordingly.

• Maintains ongoing member case load for regular outreach and management.

• Operates under productivity and outcome standards

• Promotes integration of services for members including behavioral health care and long term services and supports to enhance the continuity of care for Molina members.

• May implement specific Molina wellness programs i.e. asthma and depression disease management.

• Facilitates interdisciplinary care team meetings 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, provides care coordination and assistance to member to address concerns.

• Collaborates with RN case managers/supervisors as needed or required

• Case managers in Behavioral Health and Social Science fields may provide consultation, resources and recommendations to peers as needed

• Local travel of up to 40% may be required, depending on the complexity level of the assigned members, particular state-specific regulations, or whether the Case Manager position is located within Molina’s Central Programs unit.

Job Qualifications

REQU I RED ED U C A TI O N :

Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program OR Bachelor's or Master's Degree (preferably in a social science, psychology, gerontology, public health or social work or related field.

REQU I RED E X PE R I E N C E/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• 2 years in case management, disease management, managed care or medical or behavioral health settings.
• Experience with working with persons with severe and persistent mental health concerns and serious emotional disturbances, to include substance use disorder and foster care
• 2 years with discharge planning coordination from different care settings
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Minimum of 1-3 years data entry skills and minimum 1 years’ experience utilizing a clinical platform.
• Knowledge and experience with coordination specific to behavioral health “whole person” care principles
• Knowledge and experience managing chronic health conditions.
• Min 2 years’ experience with Microsoft applications: PowerPoint, Excel, Word
• 2 years’ experience using a Clinical documentation software/platform

REQU I RED L I C E N S E, C E R TI FI C A T I O N , AS S O C I A TI O N :

• Master’s level behavioral health therapist, to include any of the following:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW), Certified in Health Education and Promotion (CHEP), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC/LPCC), LMFT

• License must be active, unrestricted and in good standing.
• Must have valid driver’s license with good driving record and be able to drive within applicable state or locality with reliable transportation.

PR E FE R RED E X PE R I E N C E:

• 3 years in behavioral health case management, disease management, managed care settings.
• Field-based case management or home health experience.

PR E FE R RED L I C E N S E, C E R TI FI C A T I O N , AS S O C I A TI O N :

Certified Case Manager (CCM),

PHY S I C AL DEM A N D S :

W o rki n g en v i r o nm ent is g e n erally f a vo r a b le and li gh t i n g and t e m p erature are a d eq u at e . W o rk is g eneral l y p erf o r m ed in an o ff i ce e n v i r o n m ent in w h i c h t h ere is o n l y m i n i m al e x p o su r e to u np leasa n t a nd /o r ha z ar d o u s w o rki n g c o nd iti o n s. M u s t h a v e t h e a b ility t o s i t f o r l o n g p eri o d s. Rea s o n a b le acc om mo d a ti o n s m a y be m a d e to e n a b le in d i v i du als with d i sa b ilities t o p er f o r m t h e e ssential fu n cti o n .

To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.

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: 2027972

Job Category: Clinical

Posting Date: 2024-11-10T01:15:12 00:00

Job Schedule: Full time