Care Manager – Behavioral Health

Centene Corporation

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

Posted 10/25/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • 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, ensuring high-quality healthcare outcomes through personalized care plans and effective member education.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Master's Behavioral Health ProfessionalBehavioral Health ExperienceCare CoordinationRegulatory ComplianceMember Education

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Hard Skills

Care ManagementTreatment PlanningClinical MonitoringTelephonic OutreachIn-Home VisitsCommunity Resource IdentificationDocumentationCost-Effective HealthcareMember AssessmentCare Plan Development

Soft Skills

Leadership FeedbackCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in Behavioral HealthMaster's Degree in Social WorkRegistered Nurse License

Industry Keywords

Mental HealthSubstance Use DisordersHealthcare OutcomesCare Provider TeamsMember Status MonitoringFamily EducationAcuity ManagementRegulatory StandardsCare Quality ImprovementRemote Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, assess, and facilitate complex care management activities for primarily mental and behavioral health needs
Provide high-quality, cost-effective healthcare outcomes through personalized care plans and member/family education
Evaluate member needs by phone or in-home visits and recommend or facilitate care/service plans
Perform 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 care and services
Collect, document, and maintain member information and care management activities for regulatory compliance
Educate members and families on procedures, treatment options, referrals, provider instructions, and healthcare benefits
Provide leadership feedback on opportunities to improve care quality and cost effectiveness
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work OR a degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
2–4 years of related experience
Licensed Master's Behavioral Health Professional (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC) or RN based on state contract requirements
Behavioral health experience required
Ability to work remotely from home anywhere within the state of Missouri
Availability Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
Compliance with all policies and standards

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
Equal opportunity and diversity commitment