Behavioral Health Care Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kentucky, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Design, evaluate, and implement intricate care management initiatives for members primarily facing mental and behavioral health challenges.

• Assess member requirements through phone consultations or in-home visits and propose or facilitate care/service plans.

• Execute outreach via telephone, digital platforms, home visits, and other locations.

• Create continuous care plans for high-acuity members.

• Identify healthcare providers, specialists, and community resources for mental health and substance use disorder support.

• Coordinate efforts among members, families/caregivers, community resources, and care provider teams.

• Monitor care plans, member conditions, treatment side effects, complications, and clinical symptoms.

• Facilitate care coordination and collaborate with providers and specialists to guarantee timely access to care.

• Gather, document, and maintain member information and care management activities to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Educate members and their families regarding procedures, provider directives, treatment alternatives, referrals, healthcare benefits, and social determinant requirements.

• Offer leadership insights on opportunities to enhance cost-effective care and quality service delivery.

• Adhere to all policies and standards while performing other assigned duties.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master's degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work, or a degree from an accredited nursing program.

• 2–4 years of relevant experience.

• Licensed Master's Behavioral Health Professional (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC) or RN in accordance with state contract requirements, with mandatory behavioral health experience.

• Preference given to candidates with an active independent Kentucky licensure, particularly LCSW or LPCC.

• Experience in case management and mental health services, including serious mental illness (SMI) or substance use disorders.

• Residency in Kentucky or neighboring states such as Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, or Tennessee is preferred.

• Ability to work Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Health insurance coverage.

• 401K retirement plan.

• Stock purchase options.

• Tuition reimbursement programs.

• Paid time off in addition to holidays.

• Flexible work arrangements including remote, hybrid, field, or office schedules.

• Additional incentives may be included in the overall compensation package.

• An equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting diversity.