Care Coordinator

Magellan Health

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

Posted 10/16/2026full-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, planning, and implementation of health strategies for individuals with behavioral health conditions. Proficient in analyzing trends, advocating for members, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance quality-of-life outcomes.

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Care CoordinationBehavioral Health ExperienceUtilization ManagementQuality AssuranceEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Health Risk AssessmentNeeds AssessmentData AnalysisCost-Benefit AnalysisCare Plan DevelopmentMonitoring Intervention EffectivenessReferral CoordinationRecord KeepingTrend AnalysisCare Gap Identification

Soft Skills

AdvocacyCollaborationNegotiationMentoringInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

GEDHigh School DiplomaValid In-State Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Social WorkHealthcareCommunity HealthLong Term CareOccupational HealthCost-Effective CareInterdisciplinary Care TeamsClinical Path VarianceService DeliveryQuality Care Delivery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate care for individual clients through assessment, care planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation
Provide care coordination to members with behavioral health conditions requiring intensive interventions and oversight
Conduct in-depth health risk and comprehensive needs assessments covering psychosocial, physical, medical, behavioral, environmental and financial parameters
Communicate and develop care plans and serve as point of contact to ensure appropriate service delivery
Implement, coordinate and monitor strategies to improve members' 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 plans regularly to identify care gaps and trends
Collect clinical path variance data to identify improvement opportunities
Collaborate with members, families and interdisciplinary care teams to adjust care plans
Educate providers, staff, members and families on care coordination and health strategies
Facilitate cost-effective, quality care delivery across the continuum
Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, legal representatives, care providers and ancillary support services
Assist members with care, provider and delivery-system questions
Maintain professional relationships with inpatient, outpatient and community resources
Generate reports aligned with care coordination goals
Assist with orientation and mentoring of new team members as appropriate
Perform duties virtually or face-to-face based on contractual requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must reside in the Las Cruces, NM or surrounding area
3-5 years' experience in Social Work, Nursing, or 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 required
Experience in 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 coordination of care and interpretation of data
Ability to make decisions requiring significant analysis and investigation
Ability to determine appropriate 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
Valid in-state driver's license required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentives may be available
Comprehensive benefits package
Health benefits
Life benefits
Voluntary benefits
Other benefits and perks supporting physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing
Tobacco-free workplace