Behavioral Health Clinical Liaison

Centene Corporation

. Serve as a liaison for external groups and providers regarding clinical information from the Operations and Medical Management teams .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,100 - $126,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in behavioral health and substance use assessment, case management, and quality improvement, with a strong focus on provider education and operational efficiency. Holds relevant licensure and a Master's Degree in Social Work or Behavioral Health, ensuring compliance with state regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Social WorkLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Behavioral Health Outpatient CareCase ManagementQuality Improvement

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Hard Skills

Assessment Of Treatment PlansUtilization ManagementData-Driven AnalysisProgram Effectiveness MeasurementOperational Issue Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationFacilitationEducation Outreach

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Licensed Marital And Family Therapist (LMFT)Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP)Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthSubstance UseManaged CareOutpatient ExperienceQuality Incentive Payments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a liaison for external groups and providers regarding clinical information from the Operations and Medical Management teams
Assess and perform review of member clinical records and services related to behavioral health and substance use
Interpret and present program results and develop data-driven analysis and metrics used to measure effectiveness and ROI of current and new programs
Partner with staff and internal and external departments on provider education and outreach
Determine gaps and develop and deploy education efforts
Partner with regional leadership for providers requiring clinical interpretation of health plan reporting, data and quality incentive payments
Facilitate discussions and make recommendations
Implement and manage procedures for tracking, identifying and problem-solving operational issues
Act as the clinical representative in various meetings
Collaborate with staff to identify opportunities and initiate process changes to increase quality and improve staff, provider and member satisfaction
Serve as resource and liaison on utilization, quality improvement and case management activities
Perform other duties as assigned
Comply with all policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree In Social Work or Behavioral Health required
4+ years experience providing behavioral health outpatient care in a community setting or independent practice required
Experience with assessment of treatment plans related to mental health and substance abuse across the continuum of care required
Experience with managed care, case management, utilization management, or quality improvement required
Candidate must reside in and be licensed in the state of Missouri
Outpatient experience strongly preferred
LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker required or LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor required or LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor required or LMFT - Licensed Marital and Family Therapist required or LMHP - Licensed Mental Health Professional required or Licensed Clinical Psychologist required
State specific licensure may be required for AZ, FL, GA, NV, SC, NC, and WA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K
Stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation