Care Manager (BH Licensed) - Must live in IA

Molina Healthcare•Long Beach, IA

About The Position

The Care Manager provides support for care management and care coordination activities and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate integrated member care across the continuum. The role helps ensure members progress toward desired outcomes and contributes to the delivery of quality, cost-effective care. The Care Manager completes behavioral health assessments, develops and monitors care plans with members and their support networks, and maintains an ongoing caseload with regular outreach. Contacts may be conducted by telephone, face-to-face, or home visit. The role coordinates behavioral health, long-term services and supports, and home and community resources; facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration; and uses motivational interviewing and clinical guidance to support members. Local travel of approximately 25–40% may be required, depending on state and contractual requirements. The position must be based in Iowa.

Requirements

At least 2 years of healthcare experience, preferably in behavioral health, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Active, unrestricted behavioral health clinician license in the state of practice, where licensed. Eligible credentials include LCSW, LMSW, APSW, CHES, LPC, LPCC, LMFT, PhD or PsyD in psychology, or an equivalent credential as permitted by state contract, regulation, or licensing requirements.
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job-related travel, unless otherwise required by law.
Experience working with people with severe and persistent mental health concerns and serious emotional disturbances, including substance use disorder and foster care.
Knowledge and experience related to whole-person care principles, chronic health conditions, and discharge planning coordination.
Data-entry skills and prior experience using a clinical platform.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicable software programs.

Nice To Haves

Certified Case Manager (CCM).
Experience in behavioral health care management.
Field-based care management or home health experience.

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive behavioral health assessments within regulated timelines and determine potential eligibility for care coordination or case management based on clinical judgment, changes in health or psychosocial wellness, and assessment triggers.
Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with members, caregivers, physicians, other healthcare professionals, and the member’s support network.
Conduct telephonic, face-to-face, or home visits as required.
Monitor care plans over time, evaluate effectiveness, document interventions and goal achievement, and recommend changes as appropriate.
Maintain an ongoing member caseload and provide regular outreach and management.
Promote integration of behavioral health, long-term services and supports (LTSS), and home and community resources to enhance continuity of care.
Facilitate interdisciplinary care team meetings and informal interdisciplinary care team collaboration.
Use motivational interviewing and Molina clinical guideposts to educate, support, and motivate members during contacts.
Assess barriers to care and provide coordination and assistance to help members address concerns.
Provide consultation, resources, and recommendations to peers as needed.
Meet local travel requirements, estimated at 25–40% depending on state and contractual requirements.