LTSS Service Coordinator Clinician (LSW, LCSW, LPN) - Portage County

LTSS Service Coordinator Clinician (LSW, LCSW, LPN) - Portage County

LTSS Service Coordinator Clinician

Must reside in Portage County.

Location: This field-based role enables associates to primarily operate in the field, traveling to client sites or designated locations as their role requires, with occasional office attendance for meetings or training. This approach ensures flexibility, responsiveness to client needs, and direct, hands-on engagement. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The MyCare Ohio health plan is to deliver high?quality, trauma informed, culturally competent, person?centered coordination for all members that addresses physical health, behavioral health, long term services and supports, and psychosocial needs.

The LTSS Service Coordinator-Clinician is responsible for the member's case. As required by applicable state law and contract, the Clinician contributes to the LTSS care coordination process by performing activities within the scope of licensure including, for example, assisting the responsible RN with telephonic or face-to-face assessments for the identification, evaluation, coordination and management of member's needs, including physical health, behavioral health, social services and long term services and supports.

How you will make an impact:

• Assists in identifying members for high risk complications. Obtains clinical data as directed.
• Assists in identifying members that would benefit from an alternative level of care or other waiver programs.
• Provides all information collected to the responsible RN, who verifies and interprets the information, conducts additional assessments, as necessary, and develops, monitors, evaluates, and revises the member's care plan to meet the member's needs.
• Participates in coordinating care for members with chronic illnesses, co-morbidities, and/or disabilities as directed by responsible RN, and in conjunction with the RN, member and the health care team, to ensure cost effective and efficient utilization of health benefits.
• Decision making skills will be based upon the current needs of the member and require an understanding of disease processes and terminology and the application of clinical guidelines but do not require nursing judgment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires an LPN/LVN, LSW, LCSW, LMSW or license other than RN in accordance with applicable state law and Nursing Diploma or AS in Nursing or a related field and minimum of 2 years of experience in working with individuals with chronic illnesses, co-morbidities, and/or disabilities in a Service Coordinator or similar role; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Current, unrestricted LPN/LVN, LSW, LCSW, LMSW or license other than RN (as allowed by state law) in applicable state(s) required.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• Strong preference for case management experience with older adults or individuals with disabilities.
• BA/BS in Health/Nursing preferred.