Director, Care Management (RN or LCSW)

• Collaborating with the Medical Director, responsible for the operations, programming and oversight of internal L.A. Care's Care Management Department, collaborates with internal and external delegates and any operations associated with the Care Management department
• Ensures the CM department performs the following: All contracts, regulations, applicable state and federal regulations, NCQA CM Certification, Management Services Agreements & Other Contracts
• Oversees and monitors operational compliance with organizational standards, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements
• Assures department meets all regulatory time frames on CM
• Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures
• Develops and maintains departmental statistical and performance reports
• Develops, implements and monitors performance standards
• Develops and maintains effective communication mechanisms at various levels of the organization and with external organizations
• Develop and maintain departmental budgets in line with organizational goals
• Assures appropriate staff support of Utilization Management and other relevant committees
• Supports the maintenance of positive relationships between L.A. Care and external groups
• Identifies and implements, with approval, programs that improve the provision of services to members
• Supports Clinical Assurance/Delegation Oversight in the measurement and analysis of delegated Participating Physician Group (PPG) functions
• Proactively identifies and implements operational modifications to enhance departmental performance
• Develops and implements operational business plans and departmental objectives to support organization strategies and tactics
• Interfaces with and collaborates with other service areas to assure optimal service delivery to members, compliance, and efficiency
• Develops goals, objectives and actions plans for assigned staff which includes full management responsibility for the hiring, performance reviews, salary reviews and disciplinary matters for direct reporting employees
• Develops and maintains a culturally sensitive work environment that promotes staff growth and education
• Completes performance appraisals in accordance with established policies and based upon achievement of the L.A. Care mission, value, objectives and management expectations
• Assures staff have access to appropriate training and educational opportunities
• Oversees development of staff planning, including recruitment and retention
• Directs oversight and responsible for identifying and developing business needs for complex ongoing data projects and communicating with I.T. team on business needs
• Assesses and revises program goals and staff training based on data analysis and review
• Responsible for the Policies, Procedures, Budget and Program Documentation
• Develops and regularly reviews and maintains Care Management program documents to be in compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements and to be in line with current program activities
• Prepares briefings, reports, consultation documents and presentations that clearly articulate L.A. Care's regulatory position and policy
• Develop regulatory position and policy based on research and evidence
• Oversees existing contracts invoice processing, budget maintenance and compliance with contract's scope of work
• Assesses and evaluates contract extensions and development of new vendor contract partnerships in alliance with enterprise-wide and departmental goals, objectives and members' needs to achieve quality healthcare services and improves members' quality of life
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Master's Degree in Social Work for Licensed Clinical Social Workers
• Minimum of 7 years of Care Management experience including progressively responsible leadership experience facilitating quality/process improvement, updating policies/procedures with the latest regulatory and accreditation standards
• At least 5 years of leading staff or supervisory/management experience
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant Health Plan experience
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to efficiently and effectively assimilate information and communicate clearly and promptly to key stakeholders
• Ability to analyze and identify trends in reports to facilitate decision for enhancements to program
• Proven effective leadership skills
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Motivational interviewing skills
• Knowledge of compliance standards in the operational function
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Current and unrestricted California License or Registered Nurse (RN)
• current and unrestricted California License

Master's Degree in Nursing or Related Field

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Wellness Program
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)