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You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

_***Candidate must reside in the state of Nevada.***_

Position Purpose:

The School Health Services Liaison is a vital member of SilverSummit HealthPlan and is responsible for building strong partnerships with schools and school districts to promote access to care coordinating and encouraging uptake of Medicaid and Nevada Check Up covered School Health Services. This position serves as the primary point of contact between the health plan and educational institutions, working to improve health outcomes, reduce disparities, and support the holistic well-being of school-aged members.

+ Cultivate trusted relationships with school nurses, administrators, parent liaisons, and district wellness coordinators.

+ Perform outreach activities with each school district in Nevada at least quarterly.

+ Provide education to school personnel and families about Medicaid-covered services, EPSDT benefits, behavioral health, and member support programs.

+ Partner with school staff to identify students with unmet physical, behavioral, or dental health needs.

+ Facilitate referrals to in-network providers, including mobile clinics, telehealth, and school-based care options.

+ Assist families in navigating care access barriers such as transportation, language needs, or complex care coordination.

+ Coordinate on-site wellness events, vaccination drives, behavioral health education sessions, and preventive screening programs.

+ Maintain logs of school outreach activities, member engagement efforts, and follow-up outcomes.

+ Provide regular reports to internal leadership on utilization trends, outreach barriers, and opportunities for improvement.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Education, Nursing, or a related field required.

+ 2+ years experience in community health, Medicaid programs, school-based services, or member engagement required.

+ Demonstrated understanding of Medicaid/CHIP benefits, EPSDT, and social determinants of health required.

+ Experience working directly with schools or educational agencies preferred.

+ Knowledge of local community resources and health care delivery systems preferred.

+ Bilingual in Spanish or other locally spoken languages preferred.

+ Frequent travel to school sites, district offices, and community-based events. Occasional evening or weekend availability may be required for school-related activities required.

Licenses/Certifications:

LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse Must live in the state of Nevada

LCSW- License Clinical Social Worker

Pay Range: $55,100.00 - $99,000.00 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