Care Manager; BH - Foster Care

Position: Care Manager (BH - Foster Care)
Location: Florissant

## Care Manager (BH - Foster Care)
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** Position

Purpose:

** Develops, assesses, and facilitates complex care management activities for primarily mental and behavioral health needs members to provide high quality, cost-effective healthcare outcomes including personalized care plans and education for members and their families related to mental health and substance use disorder.
** Key Details:
** Applicants for this role have the flexibility to work remotely from their home anywhere within the state of Missouri.  This team supports adolescents in foster care (16-26).  The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
* Evaluates the needs of the member via phone or in-home visits related to the resources available, and recommends and/or facilitates the care plan/service plan for the best outcome, which may include behavioral health and social determinant needs
* May perform telephonic, digital, home and/or other site visits outreach to assess member needs and collaborate with resources
* Develops ongoing care plans for members with high level acuity and works to identify providers, specialists, and community resources needed for care including mental health and substance use disorders
* Coordinates as appropriate between the member and/or family/caregivers, community resources, and the care provider team to ensure identified services are accessible to members
* Monitors care plans/service plans and/or member status and outcomes for changes in treatment side effects, complications and clinical symptoms and provides recommendations to care plan/service plan based on identified member needs
* Facilitates care coordination and collaborates with appropriate providers or specialists to ensure member has timely access to needed care or services
* Collects, documents, and maintains member information and care management activities to ensure compliance with current state, federal, and third-party payer regulators
* Provides education to members and their families on procedures, healthcare provider instructions, treatment options, referrals, and healthcare benefits, which may include behavioral health and social determinant needs
* Provides feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve and enhance care and quality delivery for members in a cost-effective manner
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Complies with all policies and standards.
** Education/

Experience:

** Requires a Master's degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work or a Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing and 2 – 4 years of related experience.

** License/Certification:
*** Licensed Master's Behavioral Health Professional (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC) or RN based on state contract requirements with BH experience required

Pay Range: $56,200.00 - $ per year    
** At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day.
** You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

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, including full-time or part-time status.  

Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.  Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.