Care Manager – Behavioral Health

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

📋 Description

• Develop, evaluate, and implement intricate care management activities primarily focused on mental and behavioral health requirements.

• Deliver high-quality, cost-efficient healthcare outcomes through tailored care plans and education for members and their families.

• Assess member needs through phone consultations or home visits, recommending or facilitating appropriate care and service plans.

• Engage in telephonic, digital, home, and other outreach visits to evaluate member needs and collaborate with available resources.

• Create ongoing care plans for members with elevated acuity levels.

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

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

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

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

• Collect, document, and uphold member information and care management activities to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Educate members and families regarding procedures, provider instructions, treatment options, referrals, and healthcare benefits.

• Provide leadership feedback on opportunities for enhancing care and quality delivery.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master's Behavioral Health Professional license in California is required.

• Preference for candidates residing in California.

• Must be available to work during PST hours.

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

• 2–4 years of relevant experience is necessary.

• Must hold a Licensed Master's Behavioral Health Professional designation (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC) or RN, depending on state contract requirements, with behavioral health experience.

• California licensure is mandatory.

• Adherence to all policies and standards is expected.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Health insurance coverage.

• 401K retirement plan.

• Stock purchase options.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Paid time off along with holidays.

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

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

• An equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.