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.

• Create tailored care strategies and provide educational resources for members and their families concerning mental health and substance use disorders.

• Assess member requirements through phone consultations or home visits, and suggest or facilitate care/service plans.

• Engage in outreach via telephone, digital platforms, home visits, and other onsite interactions.

• Formulate ongoing care plans for high-acuity members while identifying relevant providers, specialists, and community resources.

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

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

• Assist in care coordination and work in tandem with providers and specialists to guarantee prompt access to care.

• Gather, document, and uphold member information and care management activities for compliance with regulations.

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

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

• Adhere to all policies and standards while fulfilling additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must reside in Kansas.

• Possession of an active Licensed Master’s Behavioral Health Professional license (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, or LPC) or qualifications that satisfy RN prerequisites with behavioral health experience.

• A Master's degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work, or a qualification from an Accredited School of Nursing.

• 2–4 years of pertinent experience.

• Behavioral health experience is mandatory for RN applicants in accordance with state contract stipulations.

• Strong foundational knowledge of behavioral health clinical practices and assessment capabilities.

• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.

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

• Work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

🏝️ 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 incentive opportunities may be included in the overall compensation package.

• Equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity.