Senior LTSS Service Care Manager

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

You could be the one who makes a significant impact on the lives of our 28 million members. Centene is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and services to those in need.

Positions are available in various locations across Texas, including Midland, Odessa, Stanton, Big Spring, Ziler, San Angelo, Uvalde, and Kerrville.

Job Summary

This role involves performing care management duties to assess and coordinate medical and supporting services for complex populations with primary medical/physical health needs. The goal is to promote quality, cost-effective care by developing personalized care plans and educating members and their families/caregivers on available services and benefit options.

• Evaluate service needs of complex or high-risk/high-acuity members and recommend a plan for optimal outcomes
• Develop and continuously assess ongoing long-term care plans/service plans and collaborate with the care management team to identify providers, specialists, and/or community resources needed to address member needs
• Coordinate and manage between members/families/caregivers and the care provider team to ensure members receive adequate and appropriate person-centered care or services
• Monitor care plans/service plans and/or member status, change in condition, and progress towards care plan/service plan goals; collaborate with member, caregivers, and appropriate providers to revise or update care plan/service plan as necessary to meet member goals/needs
• Monitor member status for complications and clinical symptoms or other status changes, including assessment needs for potential entry into a higher level of care and/or waiver eligibility, as applicable
• Review member data to identify trends and improve operating performance and quality care in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Review referrals information and intake assessments to develop appropriate care plans/service plans
• Collaborate with healthcare providers as appropriate to facilitate member services and/or treatments and determine a revised care plan for member if needed
• Collect, document, and maintain all member information and care management activities to ensure compliance with current state, federal, and clinical guidelines
• Provide and/or facilitate education to long-term care members and their families/caregivers on disease processes, resolving care gaps, healthcare provider instructions, care options, referrals, and healthcare benefits
• Act as liaison and member advocate between member/family, physician, and facilities/agencies
• Educate on and coordinates community resources. Provides coordination of service authorization to members and care managers for various services based on service assessment and plans (e.g., meals, employment, housing, foster care, transportation, activities for daily living)
• May perform home and/or other site visits (e.g., once a month or more), such as to assess member needs and collaborate with resources, as required
• Partners with leadership team to improve and enhance quality of care and service delivery for long-term care members in a cost-effective manner
• May precept clinical new hires by fostering and building core skills, coaching and facilitating their growth, and guiding through the onboarding process to upskill readiness
• May provide guidance and support to clinical new hires/preceptees in navigating within a Managed Care Organization (MCO) and provides coaching and shadowing opportunities to bridge gap between classroom training and field practice
• May engage and assist New Hire/Preceptee during onboarding journey including responsibility for completing competency check points ensuring readiness for Service Coordination success
• Engages in a collaborative and ongoing process with People Leaders and cross functional teams to measure and monitor readiness
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education and Experience

A Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing or a Bachelor's degree and 4–6 years of related experience are required. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.

License/Certification

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure is required or NP - Nurse Practitioner - Current State's Nurse Licensure is required. For Superior: Resource Utilization Group (RUG) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Compensation and Benefits

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on individual skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act