Manager, Care Management (BH)

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive

benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

This role requires less than 20% local travel. Applicants must reside in the state of Kansas or in the Kansas City metro area and are able to work remotely from their home the remaining time.**

Position Purpose Responsible for providing oversight of the Care Management team and coordination of necessary resources for members. This may include adequate clinical, behavioral, acute/chronic, and social care services.

Ensure staff is able to facilitate member and provider needs through entire care management cycle.Manage coordination of care challenges

experienced by all members of different lines of business.Oversee clinical practice coaching activities to enhance service delivery for individual members, including clinical practice coaching at provider agencies through Provider Clinical Practice Coaches.Identify opportunities for cost savings and improved member outcomes for members shared with other payers.Promote integration of physical and behavioral health practices.Manage the coordination of care and transition of care activities for individual members and their families to achieve and maintain performance standards that meet or exceed contract

requirements and established target for quality and customer service.Partner with internal staff on key initiatives and outreach for members as needed.Implement policies and procedures through oversight for complex cases and present to management.Coordinate the training of care management staff.Facilitate on-going communication between care management staff and providersOversee care management caseloads and create reports to regulate compliance with federal and state regulations and contractual agreements.Evaluate complex data to manage the integrated care program and develop, prepare, and present reports on the program and issues to both internal and external stakeholders.Manage the daily activities of supervisory staff to promote quality improvement and efficient methods.

Education/

Experience Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Social Work, Health Care Administration, related field or equivalent

experience. 5+ years of social work, healthcare administration, patient/community advocacy, care management, or combined care management and clinical nursing

experience. 2+ years of supervisory

experience in a related field.

Licenses/Certifications Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Behavioral Health Medical Practitioner, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, or Registered Nurse preferred.

Pay Range $84,300.00 - $151,700.00 per year

Centene Offers A Comprehensive

benefits package including competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office

work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's

skills,

experience,

education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total

compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

Centene Is An

equal opportunity employer that is committed to

diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.