Government Programs Care Manager III

HCSC · Buckingham, TX Full Time

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Job Description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers. Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development. Job Summary This position is responsible to provide care coordination to members via telephonic and/or field-based care management to inform and educate them on health care programs to address their personal health needs, engaging the member in discussion of adherence to personal health goals, responding to inquiries from members, and supporting clinical operations with provider and member activities. This position will be required to complete member telephonic and/or field-based health screenings, comprehensive health assessments and care planning duties which may require visits to members' homes and/or facilities to support complex and specialty populations Required Job Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) with 2 years direct clinical care to the consumer in a clinical setting or , unrestricted Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, TX), or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW, TX), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC, IL) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, IL & NM) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, IL & NM), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC, NM), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW, NM), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor {LMHC, NM) with 2 years of clinical practice experience. Current, valid, unrestricted license in the state of operations (or reciprocity). For compact licensee changing permanent residence to state of operations, you must obtain active, unrestricted RN licensure in the state of operations within 90 days of hire. Plus 3 years' wellness or managed care experience presenting clinical issues with members/physicians. Knowledge of the health and wellness marketplace and employer trends. Verbal and written communication skills including discussing medical needs with members and interfacing with internal staff/management and external vendors and community resources. Analytical experience including medical data analysis. PC proficiency to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, database experience and Web based applications. Current unrestricted driver's license, transportation and applicable insurance. Ability and willingness to travel within assigned territory. Additional State Specific Requirements _Illinois Only_ High-needs children: Bachelor's degree in nursing, social sciences, social work, or related field (1) year of supervised clinical experience in a human- services field Qualifications of Certain Care Coordinators? Persons who are Elderly Waiver? Care Coordinators must meet one (1) of the four (4) following requirements:? Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in Illinois? Bachelor's degree in nursing, social sciences, social work, or related field? Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with one (1) year experience in conducting comprehensive assessments and provision of formal service for the elderly?and/or authorizing service provision

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Management roles in senior living carry a unique blend of healthcare oversight and business operations that most job listings barely touch on. Executive Directors and Administrators are typically responsible for state regulatory compliance, staff retention, census management, and family satisfaction — all at the same time. In Texas, Assisted Living Facility administrators must meet HHSC licensing requirements, which often include specific training hours and ongoing continuing education.

What surprises many new administrators is the direct involvement with families during crises — end-of-life transitions, care disputes, and emergency situations all land on your desk. Staff turnover in senior living runs high nationally, so a significant part of the role is recruiting, training, and retaining quality caregivers. Facilities in the DFW market compete heavily for qualified staff, making retention strategy a critical skill for anyone in these positions.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

A typical day starts with a census and staffing review — confirming occupancy, checking for any overnight incidents, and ensuring the day's shifts are fully covered. Morning stand-ups with department heads (nursing, dietary, activities, maintenance) set priorities for the day. You will spend time on the floor interacting with residents and families, which doubles as quality checks and relationship building.

Afternoons often shift to administrative work — reviewing financial reports, handling vendor relationships, preparing for state surveys, and managing marketing efforts to maintain occupancy. Community outreach, hospital discharge planner relationships, and local referral networks are ongoing responsibilities. Most directors describe the role as never having two identical days — the blend of clinical, operational, and interpersonal challenges keeps the work unpredictable but engaging.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical/Health Services Manager positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $58.48/hr ($121,638/yr). The typical range is $44.34 – $75.25/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $65,520/yr

DFW Median $121,638/yr

Experienced (90th) $204,838/yr

vs. National Median -1.8%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.