Behavioral Health Care Manager

Job Description

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

• NOTE : This is a hybrid remote role with travel (up to 50%) in and surrounding Sedgwick County, KS. It will serve a variety of Medicaid members including those who are coming out of correctional facilities and need assistance with their transition of care back into the community. Preference will be given to individuals who (1) reside near Wichita, Kansas / Sedgwick County or its neighboring counties : Reno, Harvey, Butler, Cowley, Sumner, Harper, or Kingman; (2) have active Kansas clinical licensure, and (3) have a combination of experience in the following areas : mental health system and services, criminal justice, case management, release planning, advocacy.

Additional Details :

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.

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 :

Pay Range : $55,100.00 - $99,000.00 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, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

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.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act