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Care Management Specialist II

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L.A. Care Health Plan

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United States , Los Angeles

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88854.00 - 142166.00 USD / Year
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Established in 1997, L.A. Care Health Plan is an independent public agency created by the state of California to provide health coverage to low-income Los Angeles County residents. We are the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan. Serving more than 2 million members, we make sure our members get the right care at the right place at the right time. Mission: L.A. Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County's vulnerable and low-income communities and residents and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose. Job Summary: The Care Management Specialist II utilizes clinical skills and training to perform essential functions of care management for identified and assigned member population according to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines. Manages a specified caseload across the entire continuum of programmatic levels including those within National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) scope or otherwise Complex/Catastrophic cases, which are those with the severest acuities or care needs and requiring the highest clinical skills and judgement. Management of the caseload assigned by Manager includes: coordinating health care benefits, providing education and facilitating member access to care in a timely and cost-effective manner. Collaborates and communicates with member, family, and interdisciplinary health team to promote wellness and member empowerment, while ensuring access to appropriate services across the healthcare continuum and maximizing member benefit: Serves as clinical advocate for members, active interdisciplinary team member, liaison with other departments and external health care team. Provides direction and assistance to Care Coordinators and to Community Health Workers (CHW) of members needs including the need for special educational mailings, reminder calls, satisfaction surveys, incentives or any additional service needs according to specific program guidelines. Uses claims processing and care management software to look up member information, document contacts, and track member progress.

Job Responsibility:

  • Applies clinical knowledge and experience to evaluate information regarding prospective care management members referred by health risk assessment (HRA), risk stratification, predictive modeling, provider’s utilization review vendors, members, Call Center, claims staff, Health Homes Program (HHP) eligibility or other data sources to determine whether care management intervention is necessary to meet the member's needs
  • Conducts Care Management services for the most complex and vulnerable members including: engaging in member centric communication which includes the interdisciplinary team, providers and family or authorized representatives
  • reviewing member claims histories and identifies intervention opportunities through the professional standards of practice
  • contacting and interviewing members to conduct a baseline assessment, assess self-care ability, assess knowledge and adherence deficits
  • conducting comprehensive clinical assessments as indicated
  • developing a member centric plan of care. Maintains assigned care management caseload for with a focus on the most complex, highest-risk members particularly those with advanced chronic conditions, co-occurring mental and/or substance abuse and complex social issues (e.g. homelessness, domestic violence)
  • Collaborates with primary care physician and other treating professionals as appropriate. Authorizes initiation of care management services and specialized program services for members and specific populations, and develops interventions designed to meet member or population desired outcomes. Provides comprehensive education and resources to members about accessing services, in-network use, national guidelines for care, community resources, and self-management skills and strategies
  • Employs engagement techniques to build relationships with members and their authorized representatives. Encourages participants to participate in their health care decisions and assists member with researching treatment options in order to communicate effectively with providers and to make informed decisions
  • Notifies Care Coordinators and CHWs of members needs including the need for special educational mailings, reminder calls, satisfaction surveys, incentives or any additional service needs according to specific program guidelines
  • Performs field assessment and care coordination functions in community settings with members, such as at the L.A. Care Community Resource Centers, medical clinics, and member homes
  • Meets and assesses members at L.A. Care Community Resource Centers, as needed
  • Provides effective care management for Individualized Care Plan summary and interventions during the Interdisciplinary Care Team meetings based on department guidelines
  • Facilitates appropriate use of resources and coordinates necessary services to improve health status and impact the cost of care. Identifies member needs for and refers to appropriate internal and external programs, as appropriate
  • Encourages member and family empowerment through education and use of reliable resources
  • Monitors and evaluates member progress: evaluates member response to interventions and refines action plan to produce desired outcomes. Identifies complex care management issues and discusses possible solutions with management. Assesses effectiveness of care plan’s goals and interventions on a regular basis
  • Uses claims and care management software to document interactions and interventions with members, vendors, and providers. Maintains case information in the member's clinical records to promote care coordination
  • Provides ongoing direction and support to internal customers regarding Care Management programs, processes, and benefit coverage
  • Responsible for staying current with best practices, identifying areas for personal growth opportunities and works with management to develop a plan for obtaining the necessary training
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Associate's Degree in Nursing for Registered Nurses
  • Master's Degree in Social Work for Licensed Clinical Social Workers
  • Minimum of 3 years of recent care management experience with responsibilities of managing complex acute or chronic conditions in collaboration with members and interdisciplinary care professionals in a hospital, medical group or managed care setting, such as a health insurance environment and/or experience as care manager in home health or hospice environments
  • Experience providing care management with complex/catastrophic conditions
  • Current knowledge of clinical standards of care and disease processes
  • Critical thinking skill
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to clinically analyze the most complex cases involving highly acute physical health, behavioral health, complex/catastrophic and/or psychosocial issues to determine and implement the most effective member-centered interventions
  • Ability to triage immediate member health and safety risks
  • Ability to sensitively manage member or family responses associated with high acuity cases and support effective coping
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills to consult effectively with interdisciplinary teams, coordinate care with members and their families, and other internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to use a personal computer, and knowledge of medical information systems
  • Knowledge of and ability to comply with HIPAA compliance
  • Ability to interview, assess and coordinate care
  • Ability to prioritize caseload
  • Knowledge of community resources
  • Knowledge of Medi-Cal and Medicare regulations
  • Ability to work as a part of a diverse team and gain consensus and resolution of problems
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • current and unrestricted California License OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • current and unrestricted California License
  • Travel to offsite locations for work

Nice to have:

  • Bilingual in one of L.A. Care Health Plan’s threshold languages is highly desirable. English, Spanish, Chinese, Armenian, Arabic, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Russian, Tagalog, Vietnamese
  • Certified Case Manager (CCM)
  • Accredited Case Manager (ACM) Certification
  • Case Management Nurse – Board Certified (CMGT-BC)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing for Registered Nurses
What we offer:
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Retirement Plans
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Wellness Program
  • Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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