California resident preferred. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Leads and manages multidisciplinary team of healthcare services professionals in some or all of the following functions : care management, utilization management, behavioral health, care transitions, long-term services and supports (LTSS), and / or other special programs. Ensures members reach desired outcomes through integrated delivery and coordination of care across the continuum, and contributes to overarching strategy to provide quality and cost-effective member care. Essential Job Duties
- Responsible for leading and managing performance of one or more of the following activities : care review, care management, transition of care, health management, behavioral health, long-term services and supports (LTSS), and / or member assessment.
- Facilitates integrated, proactive healthcare services management - ensuring compliance with state and federal regulatory and accrediting standards and implementation of the Molina clinical model.
- Manages and evaluates team member performance, provides coaching, employee development and recognition, ensures ongoing appropriate staff training, and has responsibility for selection, orientation and mentoring of new staff.
- Performs and promotes interdepartmental / multidisciplinary integration and collaboration to enhance continuity of care.
- Oversees interdisciplinary care team (ICT) meetings.
- Functions as hands-on manager responsible for supervision and coordination of daily integrated healthcare service activities.
- Ensures adequate staffing and service levels and maintains customer satisfaction by implementing and monitoring staff productivity and other performance indicators.
- Collates and reports on care access and monitoring statistics including plan utilization, staff productivity, cost-effective utilization of services, management of targeted member population, and triage activities.
- Ensures completion of staff quality audit reviews; evaluates services provided, outcomes achieved and recommends enhancements / improvements for programs and staff development to ensure consistent cost-effectiveness and compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines.
- Maintains professional relationships with provider community, internal and external customers, and state agencies as appropriate, while identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Local travel may be required (based upon state / contractual requirements). Required Qualifications
- At least 7 years experience in health care, and at least 3 years of managed care experienced in one or more of the following areas : care management, care transitions, behavioral health, long-term services and supports (LTSS), or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- At least 1 year of health care management leadership experience.
- Registered Nurse (RN). License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice.
- Experience working within applicable state, federal, and third party regulations.
- 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.
- Responsive in all forms of communication, and ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
- Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
- 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.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Microsoft Office suite / applicable software program(s) proficiency. Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Case Manager (CCM), Certified Professional in Health Care Management certification (CPHM), Certified Professional in Health Care Quality (CPHQ) or other health care or management certification.
- Medicaid / Medicare population experience.
- Clinical experience. Work Schedule : California Pacific Time Zone, daytime business hours. Candidates who do not live in CA must work Pacific hours permanently. 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 : $84,067 - $163,931 / ANNUAL
- Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and / or skill level.