Care Manager

Centene Corporation

. Develop, assess, and facilitate complex care management activities for members with primarily mental and behavioral health needs .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • Kansas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $56,200 - $101,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and facilitating complex care management activities for mental and behavioral health needs, including personalized care planning and care coordination. Proficient in behavioral health clinical knowledge, assessment skills, and compliance with regulatory standards.

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Licensed Master’s Behavioral Health Professional LicenseBehavioral Health Clinical KnowledgeCare CoordinationDischarge PlanningOrganizational Management

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Hard Skills

Care ManagementAssessment SkillsCare PlanningProblem-SolvingDocumentationMonitoring TreatmentTelephonic OutreachIn-Home VisitsCommunity Resource IdentificationMultidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Soft Skills

Leadership FeedbackTime ManagementCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Registered Nurse (RN)

Industry Keywords

Mental HealthSubstance Use DisorderCare CoordinationComplianceHealthcare BenefitsMember Information ManagementHigh Acuity CareQuality Care DeliveryKansas ResidencyRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, assess, and facilitate complex care management activities for members with primarily mental and behavioral health needs
Create personalized care plans and educate members and families about mental health and substance use disorder needs
Evaluate member needs by phone or in-home visits and recommend or facilitate care and service plans
Conduct telephonic, digital, home, and other site-visit outreach
Develop ongoing care plans for members with high acuity
Identify providers, specialists, and community resources for mental health and substance use disorders
Coordinate among members, families, caregivers, community resources, and care provider teams
Monitor care plans, member status, treatment side effects, complications, and clinical symptoms
Facilitate care coordination and timely access to needed services
Document member information and care management activities
Educate members and families on procedures, provider instructions, treatment options, referrals, and healthcare benefits
Provide leadership feedback on opportunities to improve quality and cost-effective care delivery
Perform other duties as assigned
Comply with all policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Applicants must reside in Kansas
Active Licensed Master’s Behavioral Health Professional license (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, or LPC) or RN requirements with behavioral health experience
Master’s degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work, or a degree from an accredited school of nursing
2–4 years of related experience
Behavioral health clinical knowledge and assessment skills
Experience with discharge planning, problem-solving, care coordination, computer systems, organizational management, time management, and multidisciplinary teams highly preferred
Ability to work Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, or Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Must comply with applicable policies and standards
Must collect, document, and maintain member information in compliance with state, federal, and third-party payer regulators

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K plan
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
Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity