Care Coordinator

Magellan Health

. Coordinate care for individual clients using assessment, care planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • New Mexico • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,225 - $75,335 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in care coordination, including assessment, care planning, and implementation of strategies to improve health outcomes. Proficient in utilizing data for decision-making and advocating for members' needs within a multidisciplinary team environment.

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Care CoordinationHealth Risk AssessmentUtilization ManagementEffective CommunicationCost-Effective Care Strategies

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Hard Skills

AssessmentCare PlanningData InterpretationQuality AssuranceTrend AnalysisCost/Benefit AnalysisReferral CoordinationMonitoringEvaluationDocumentation

Soft Skills

AdvocacyCollaborationNegotiationMentoringProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

GED or High School EducationValid In-State Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthCommunity HealthLong Term CareHome CareFacility Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate care for individual clients using assessment, care planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation
Perform duties virtually or face-to-face according to contractual requirements
Promote appropriate use of clinical and financial resources
Provide care coordination to members with behavioral health conditions requiring intensive interventions and oversight
Conduct in-depth health risk and comprehensive needs assessments
Communicate and develop care plans and serve as the point of contact for service delivery
Implement, coordinate and monitor strategies to improve health and quality-of-life outcomes
Develop, document and implement plans addressing social, physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and supportive needs
Advocate for members by identifying and addressing gaps in care
Monitor plans of care and measure intervention effectiveness
Review care plans regularly and collect clinical path variance data
Work with members and interdisciplinary care plan teams to adjust care plans
Educate providers, staff, members and families about care coordination and health strategies
Facilitate team-based, cost-effective delivery of quality care and services
Collaborate with members, caregivers, legal representatives, physicians, care providers and ancillary support services
Assist members with questions and concerns regarding care, providers or delivery systems
Maintain professional relationships with inpatient, outpatient and community resources
Generate reports in accordance with care coordination goals
Assist with orientation and mentoring of new team members as appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must live in the Albuquerque, NM surrounding area
3-5 years' experience in Social Work, Nursing, Healthcare-related field, or relevant experience in lieu of degree
Experience in utilization management, quality assurance, home or facility care, community health, long term care or occupational health
Experience analyzing trends based on decision support systems
Business management skills including cost/benefit analysis, negotiation and cost containment
Knowledge of referral coordination to community and private/public resources
Detailed knowledge of cost-effective care coordination and data interpretation
Ability to make decisions requiring significant analysis and investigation
Ability to determine courses of action in complex situations
Ability to maintain complete and accurate enrollee records
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work well with clinicians, hospital officials and service agency contacts
GED or high school education required
Valid in-state driver's license required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentives may be available
Comprehensive benefits package
Health, life, voluntary and other benefits
Benefits and perks supporting physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing
Tobacco-free workplace