Care Manager

5 hours ago


Lubbock, Texas, United States Centene Corporation Full time
Transforming Lives, One Person at a Time

At Centene Corporation, we're committed to revolutionizing the health of our communities. As a Care Manager - Behavioral Health, you'll play a vital role in shaping the lives of our 28 million members. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and support.

About the Role

We're seeking a skilled and compassionate Care Manager to join our team. As a Behavioral Health Care Manager, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing holistic care plans for members with significant mental and behavioral health needs. Your expertise will enable us to deliver quality, cost-effective healthcare outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Evaluate member service needs and develop or contribute to the development of care plans/service plans.
  • Provide education to members, their families, and caregivers on services and benefits available to meet member needs.
  • Act as a liaison and member advocate between the member/family, physician, and facilities/agencies.
  • Support members with primarily mental/behavioral health needs, such as those with (or a history of) major depression, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use disorder, self-injurious behavior, psychiatric inpatient admissions, etc.
  • Perform frequent home and/or other site visits to assess member needs and collaborate with resources, as required.
  • Provide and/or facilitate education to long-term care members and their families/caregivers on topics such as preventive care, procedures, healthcare provider instructions, treatment options, referrals, prescribed medication treatment regimens, and healthcare benefits.
  • Provide subject matter expertise and operational support for relevant mental and behavioral health-focused activities, such as the handling of crisis calls, mental health first aid training, field safety and de-escalation practices, psychotropic and other medication monitoring, etc.
  • Educate on and coordinate community resources, to include medical, behavioral, and social services. Provide coordination of service authorization to members and care managers for various services based on service assessment and plans.
  • Ensure appropriate referrals based on individual member needs and supports the identification of providers, specialists, and community resources. Ensure identified services are accessible to members.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and supports the integrity of care management activities in the electronic care management system. Works to ensure compliance with clinical guidelines as well as current state and federal guidelines.
  • Provides feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve and enhance quality of care and service delivery for long-term care members in a cost-effective manner.
Requirements
  • Requires a Master's degree in Mental Health or Social Work or Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing and 2 – 4 years of related experience.
  • Licensed Behavioral Health Professional or RN with psychiatric experience based on state contract requirements e.g., LCSW, LPC, and RN with BH experience is required.
Preferred Experience
  • Master's level un-restricted licensed behavioral health clinician; LCSW, LPC, or Psych/Mental Health RN.
  • 3+ years of case management experience with the adult population with serious mental illness and behavioral health conditions or special needs.
  • 3+ years of experience in patient advocacy or coordinating community mental health and/or personal assistance or social services for members.
  • Experience working within in-patient/out-patient facilities, or working in community-based Behavioral Health, local IDDA, or state Mental Health Authorities (MHA) settings.
  • Experience administering psychological assessments and managing high volume caseloads.
  • Experience in FIELD-BASED Case Management roles is a PLUS, but not required.
  • Strong clinical documentation skills and be trainable to utilize case management systems.
  • Proficient computer skills with Microsoft and Video Conferencing applications (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, ZOOM, MS Teams).
  • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Bilingual – Spanish and English is a plus, but not required.
What We Offer

At Centene Corporation, we offer 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.

We are 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.



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