Centene Corporation

Care Manager – BH

Centene Corporation
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeHutchinson • Kansas • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite
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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. Proficient in evaluating member needs and creating tailored care plans while ensuring timely access to services.

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Licensed Master's Behavioral Health ProfessionalBehavioral Health ExperienceCare CoordinationRegulatory ComplianceCare Plan Development

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 members, families, caregivers, community resources, and care provider teams
  • Monitor care plans, treatment side effects, complications, clinical symptoms, and outcomes
  • Facilitate care coordination and timely access to care and services
  • Collect, document, and maintain member information and care management activities for regulatory compliance
  • Educate members and families about procedures, provider instructions, treatment options, referrals, and healthcare benefits
  • Provide leadership feedback on opportunities to improve care quality and cost-effectiveness
  • Comply with all policies and standards and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Applicants must live in Reno, Stafford, Rice, or Barton counties
  • Up to 75% local travel required
  • 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

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • $2,500 sign-on bonus
  • Necessary computer equipment provided
  • Mileage reimbursement at the current IRS rate
  • 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

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Hard Skills
Care ManagementMember EvaluationTreatment MonitoringCommunity Resource IdentificationCare Plan Documentation
Soft Skills
Leadership FeedbackEducation and InstructionCommunication
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)
Industry Keywords
Mental HealthBehavioral HealthSubstance Use DisordersCare Quality ImprovementLocal Travel