Care Manager – Foster Care

Centene Corporation

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

Posted 9/30/2026full-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, with a strong focus on care coordination, regulatory compliance, and member education.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

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Hard Skills

Care ManagementCare Plans DevelopmentMember AssessmentTreatment Options EducationClinical Monitoring

Soft Skills

Leadership FeedbackCommunicationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in Behavioral HealthLicensed Clinical Social WorkerLicensed Master Social WorkerLicensed Marriage and Family TherapistLicensed Mental Health CounselorLicensed Professional Counselor

Industry Keywords

Mental HealthBehavioral HealthFoster Care ExperienceCare CoordinationCommunity Resources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, assess, and facilitate complex care management activities for primarily mental and behavioral health needs
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 high-acuity members and identify providers, specialists, and community resources
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 with providers and specialists for timely access to care
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

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 Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
Applicants must reside within the state of Missouri
Previous foster care experience preferred

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