Foster Care Senior Health Liaison

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

The MMCP Foster Care Liaison must have experience, expertise, and knowledge of the child welfare system, foster care healthcare requirements, and the unique complex needs (including needs resultant of trauma) of this population. It is required to have knowledge and understanding of the behavioral health landscape within New York State. This includes familiarity with various levels of care, different types of services, and the relevant state systems for both children and adults. While a physical location in New York State might not be explicitly required, the staff member needs to demonstrate competency in navigating and understanding the state's specific behavioral health system. LMSW, LCSW, LMHC and LMFT licensure highly preferred.

Position Purpose: The Senior Health Liaison will work closely with the Senior Director of Foster Care Operations, Foster Care Product Implementation Manager and Director of Care Management to increase engagement with partners and providers. The Senior Health Liaison will oversee Pilot Projects that reside in the Foster Care Operations side of the plan to increase our reunified members who remain on our AHCC plan. The Senior Health Liaison will additionally spearhead messaging for our alumni population outreach. The Senior Health Liaison will be responsible for health equity initiatives for our members. They will retain all the responsibilities of the Health Liaison as well as training and onboarding new Health Liaison staff. Facilitating strategy between Coordinated Care and DCYF.

• Serve as the primary contact for the health Plan Network (SHPN) with external stakeholders, community organizations and judicial systems that traditionally interface with Child Protective Services (CPS).
• Collaborate and consult with DFPS Well Being Specialists to troubleshoot complex cases, analyze process effectiveness, and recommend solutions.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for the foster care medical and behavioral health care contract and services.
• Delegated to oversee Health Liaison education IFC Pilot Projects
• Serve as Health Liaison Health Equity Initiatives SME

The MMCP Foster Care Liaison must have experience, expertise, and knowledge of the child welfare system, foster care healthcare requirements, and the unique complex needs (including needs resultant of trauma) of this population. It is required to have knowledge and understanding of the behavioral health landscape within New York State. This includes familiarity with various levels of care, different types of services, and the relevant state systems for both children and adults. While a physical location in New York State might not be explicitly required, the staff member needs to demonstrate competency in navigating and understanding the state's specific behavioral health system. LMSW, LCSW, LMHC and LMFT licensure highly preferred.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and 5+ years of experience working within a social service agency and/or advocacy environment. Direct experience in child welfare and Indian Child Welfare. Highly organized and ability to work in everchanging situations. Ability to be flexible.

Pay Range: $68,700.00 - $123,700.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act