Care Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kansas.

📋 Description

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

• Develop tailored care plans and provide education to members and their families regarding mental health and substance use disorder requirements.

• Assess member needs through phone consultations or in-home visits and suggest or facilitate appropriate care and service plans.

• Engage in outreach through telephonic, digital, home visits, and other site interactions.

• Formulate continuous care plans for members with high acuity levels.

• Identify and connect with providers, specialists, and community resources addressing mental health and substance use disorders.

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

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

• Facilitate care coordination and ensure timely access to necessary services.

• Record member information and care management actions.

• Educate members and families on procedures, provider guidelines, treatment options, referrals, and healthcare benefits.

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

• Execute other assigned responsibilities as needed.

• Adhere to all relevant policies and standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must be residents of Kansas.

• A valid Licensed Master’s Behavioral Health Professional license (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, or LPC) or RN qualifications with behavioral health expertise is required.

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

• 2–4 years of pertinent experience.

• Strong clinical knowledge of behavioral health and assessment capabilities.

• Preferred experience in discharge planning, problem-solving, care coordination, computer systems, organizational management, time management, and working with multidisciplinary teams.

• Availability to work Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, or Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

• Compliance with applicable policies and standards is mandatory.

• Required to collect, document, and maintain member information in accordance with state, federal, and third-party payer regulations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Health insurance coverage.

• 401K retirement plan.

• Stock purchase options.

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

• Paid time off in addition to holidays.

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

• Additional incentive programs may be included in overall compensation.

• An equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity.