About the position
For this position we are seeking a Licensed Social Worker who lives in OHIO and must be licensed for the state of OHIO. Candidate must have a current active LSW or LISW. This position will support our MMP (Medicaid Medicare Population) with members on Waiver program. This position will have a case load and manage members enrolled in this program. We are looking for Registered Nurses who have experience working with manage care population and/or case management role. Excellent computer skills and diligence are especially important to multitask between systems, talk with members on the phone, and enter accurate contact notes. This is a fast-paced position and productivity is important. This position requires field work doing assessments with members face to face in homes. Travel in the field to do member visits in the surrounding areas will be required: Columbus OH - (Mileage is reimbursed). Schedule – Monday thru Friday 800 AM to 5 PM EST (No weekends or Holidays).
Responsibilities
- Completes face-to-face comprehensive assessments of members per regulated timelines.
- Facilitates comprehensive waiver enrollment and disenrollment processes.
- Develops and implements a case management plan, including a waiver service 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.
- Performs ongoing monitoring of the care plan to evaluate effectiveness, document interventions and goal achievement, and suggest changes accordingly.
- Promotes integration of services for members including behavioral health care and long-term services and supports, home and community to enhance the continuity of care for Molina members.
- Assesses for medical necessity and authorize all appropriate waiver services.
- Evaluates covered benefits and advise appropriately regarding funding source.
- Conducts face-to-face or home visits as required.
- Facilitates interdisciplinary care team meetings for approval or denial of services 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 psycho/social, financial, and medical obstacles concerns.
- Identifies critical incidents and develops prevention plans to assure member’s health and welfare.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program OR Bachelor's or master’s degree in a social science, psychology, gerontology, public health or social work OR any combination of education and experience that would provide an equivalent background.
- At least 1 year of experience working with persons with disabilities/chronic conditions and Long Term Services & Supports.
- 1-3 years in case management, disease management, managed care or medical or behavioral health settings.
Nice-to-haves
- 3-5 years in case management, disease management, managed care or medical or behavioral health settings.
- 1 year experience working with population who receive waiver services.
- Active and unrestricted Certified Case Manager (CCM).
- Active, unrestricted State Nursing license (LVN/LPN) OR Clinical Social Worker license in good standing.
- Valid driver’s license with good driving record and be able to drive within applicable state or locality with reliable transportation.
