Entry Level Care Manager Jobs
New grad care manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a clinical placement can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Science & Research, with employers like Molina Healthcare, Optum, and VITAS Healthcare hiring at this level now.
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JOB SUMMARY
Provides support for care management/care coordination long-term services and supports (LTSS)-specific activities. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team coordinating integrated delivery of member care across the continuum for members with high-need potential. Strives to ensure member progress toward desired outcomes and contributes to overarching strategy to provide quality and cost-effective member care.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Completes comprehensive member assessments within regulated timelines, including in-person home visits as required.
- Facilitates comprehensive waiver enrollment and disenrollment processes.
- Develops and implements care plans, including a waiver service plan in collaboration with members, caregivers, physicians and/or other appropriate health care professionals and member support network to address the member needs and goals.
- Performs ongoing monitoring of care plan to evaluate effectiveness, document interventions and goal achievement, and suggest changes accordingly.
- Promotes integration of services for members including behavioral health care and long-term services and support (LTSS) and home and community resources to enhance continuity of care.
- Assesses for medical necessity and authorizes all appropriate waiver services.
- Evaluates covered benefits and advises appropriately regarding funding sources.
- Facilitates interdisciplinary care team (ICT) meetings for approval or denial of services and informal ICT collaboration.
- Uses motivational interviewing and Molina clinical guideposts to educate, support and motivate change during member contacts.
- Assesses for barriers to care and provides care coordination and assistance to members to address psycho/social, financial, and medical obstacles concerns.
- Identifies critical incidents and develops prevention plans to assure member health and welfare.
- May provide consultation, resources and recommendations to peers as needed.
- Care manager RNs may be assigned complex member cases and medication regimens.
- Care manager RNs may conduct medication reconciliation as needed.
- 25-40% estimated local travel may be required (based upon state/contractual requirements).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 2 years of experience in health care, including at least 1 year experience in care management, managed care, and/or experience in a medical or behavioral health setting, and at least 1 year of experience working with persons with disabilities, chronic conditions, substance abuse disorders, and long-term services and supports (LTSS), or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Registered Nurse (RN). License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice.
- In some states, a bachelor's degree in a health care related field may be required (dependent upon state/contractual requirements).
- Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements, unless otherwise required by law.
- Ability to operate proactively and demonstrate detail-oriented work.
- Demonstrated knowledge of community resources.
- Ability to work within a variety of settings and adjust style as needed - working with diverse populations and various personalities and personal situations.
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and demonstrate self-motivation.
- Responsiveness in all forms of communication, and ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
- Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
- Time-management and prioritization skills, and ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to change.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency.
- In some states, must have at least one year of experience working directly with individuals with substance use disorders.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified Case Manager (CCM).
- Experience working with populations that receive waiver services.
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.
JOB SUMMARY
Provides support for care management/care coordination long-term services and supports (LTSS)-specific activities. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team coordinating integrated delivery of member care across the continuum for members with high-need potential. Strives to ensure member progress toward desired outcomes and contributes to overarching strategy to provide quality and cost-effective member care.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Completes comprehensive member assessments within regulated timelines, including in-person home visits as required.
- Facilitates comprehensive waiver enrollment and disenrollment processes.
- Develops and implements care plans, including a waiver service plan in collaboration with members, caregivers, physicians and/or other appropriate health care professionals and member support network to address the member needs and goals.
- Performs ongoing monitoring of care plan to evaluate effectiveness, document interventions and goal achievement, and suggest changes accordingly.
- Promotes integration of services for members including behavioral health care and long-term services and support (LTSS) and home and community resources to enhance continuity of care.
- Assesses for medical necessity and authorizes all appropriate waiver services.
- Evaluates covered benefits and advises appropriately regarding funding sources.
- Facilitates interdisciplinary care team (ICT) meetings for approval or denial of services and informal ICT collaboration.
- Uses motivational interviewing and Molina clinical guideposts to educate, support and motivate change during member contacts.
- Assesses for barriers to care and provides care coordination and assistance to members to address psycho/social, financial, and medical obstacles concerns.
- Identifies critical incidents and develops prevention plans to assure member health and welfare.
- May provide consultation, resources and recommendations to peers as needed.
- Care manager RNs may be assigned complex member cases and medication regimens.
- Care manager RNs may conduct medication reconciliation as needed.
- 25-40% estimated local travel may be required (based upon state/contractual requirements).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 2 years of experience in health care, including at least 1 year experience in care management, managed care, and/or experience in a medical or behavioral health setting, and at least 1 year of experience working with persons with disabilities, chronic conditions, substance abuse disorders, and long-term services and supports (LTSS), or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Registered Nurse (RN). License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice.
- In some states, a bachelor's degree in a health care related field may be required (dependent upon state/contractual requirements).
- Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements, unless otherwise required by law.
- Ability to operate proactively and demonstrate detail-oriented work.
- Demonstrated knowledge of community resources.
- Ability to work within a variety of settings and adjust style as needed - working with diverse populations and various personalities and personal situations.
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and demonstrate self-motivation.
- Responsiveness in all forms of communication, and ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
- Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
- Time-management and prioritization skills, and ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to change.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency.
- In some states, must have at least one year of experience working directly with individuals with substance use disorders.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified Case Manager (CCM).
- Experience working with populations that receive waiver services.
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.
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- Molina Healthcare99
- Optum18
- VITAS Healthcare9
- State Farm5
- Humana4
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- Insurance23
- Science & Research2
- Banking & Financial Services2
- Accounting & Auditing1
Entry Level Care Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level care manager job?
Employers hiring entry level care managers typically look for a relevant degree in social work, nursing, or a health-related field, along with any hands-on experience from internships, clinical rotations, or volunteer work. Familiarity with care coordination, case documentation, and basic knowledge of community resources gives candidates a clear edge. Highlighting soft skills like communication and empathy matters as much as credentials at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level care managers?
Companies hiring entry level care managers right now include Molina Healthcare, Optum, and VITAS Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of health systems, managed care organizations, home health agencies, and nonprofit social service providers that actively build entry level pipelines.
Are there remote entry level care manager jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements. About 20% of entry level care manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, concentrated in telephonic care management and utilization review roles where assessments are conducted by phone or video rather than in person.
Are these new grad care manager jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior care manager roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad friendly listing typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or clinical placements in place of paid work history, and does not require an active case load or independent licensure to apply.
Which industries hire the most entry level care managers?
Entry Level care manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because high patient and client volume creates steady demand for coordinators who can support caseloads under the supervision of senior clinical staff.