Care Manager – BH, Foster Care

Centene Corporation

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

Posted 9/29/2026full-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 and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in coordinating care among members, families, and providers while educating stakeholders on treatment options and healthcare benefits.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Master's Behavioral Health ProfessionalBehavioral Health ExperienceCare CoordinationRegulatory ComplianceCare Management

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Hard Skills

Care Management ActivitiesPersonalized Care PlansMember Needs EvaluationTreatment MonitoringTelephonic OutreachIn-Home VisitsCommunity Resource IdentificationDocumentation and MaintenanceCost-Effective Healthcare OutcomesEducation on Healthcare Benefits

Soft Skills

Leadership FeedbackCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in Behavioral HealthMaster's Degree in Social WorkAccredited School of Nursing Degree

Industry Keywords

Mental HealthSubstance Use DisordersHigh Acuity CareCare Provider TeamsRegulatory Compliance

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, personalized care plans, and education for members and families
Evaluate member needs via phone or in-home visits and recommend or facilitate care/service plans
Conduct telephonic, digital, home, and/or 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 or services
Collect, document, and maintain member information and care management activities for regulatory compliance
Educate members and families on 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
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
Work remotely from home anywhere within the state of Missouri
Availability Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm

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 employer committed to diversity