Centene Corporation

Care Manager – BH

Centene Corporation
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeKansas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $56,200 - $101,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and facilitating complex care management activities for mental and behavioral health needs, including care coordination and regulatory compliance. Possesses strong skills in evaluating member needs and educating families on treatment options and healthcare benefits.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Licensed Master's Behavioral Health ProfessionalBehavioral Health ExperienceCare CoordinationRegulatory ComplianceMember Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop, assess, and facilitate complex care management activities for primarily mental and behavioral health needs
  • Evaluate member needs through phone or in-home visits and recommend or facilitate care 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
  • Collect, document, and maintain member information and care management activities for regulatory compliance
  • Educate members and families on procedures, treatment options, referrals, healthcare benefits, and provider instructions
  • Provide leadership feedback on opportunities to improve care quality and cost-effectiveness
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Must live in one of the following NW Kansas counties: Cheyenne, Decatur, Ellis, Gove, Graham, Logan, Norton, Osborn, Phillips, Rawlins, Rooks, Russell, Sheridan, Sherman, Smith, Thomas, Trego, or Wallace
  • Up to 75% local travel
  • Monday–Friday work schedule
  • 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
  • Complies with all policies and standards

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • $5,000 sign-on bonus
  • Necessary computer equipment provided
  • Mileage reimbursement at the current IRS rate
  • Competitive pay
  • Health insurance
  • 401K and stock purchase plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off plus holidays
  • Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules

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Hard Skills
Care ManagementCare Plan DevelopmentClinical MonitoringTelephonic OutreachIn-Home VisitsCommunity Resource IdentificationTreatment Side Effect MonitoringComplication ManagementMember Needs AssessmentDocumentation
Soft Skills
Leadership FeedbackCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills
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 HealthBehavioral HealthSubstance Use DisordersCare Quality ImprovementCost-Effectiveness