Behavioral Health Case Manager

Ascension; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Behavioral Health Care Manager to lead individualized care plans for high-risk patients across payer populations. You will collaborate with RN Care Managers, providers, social services, and community agencies to ensure aligned plans and timely communication on patient status.

The role requires 3–5 years in care management, knowledge of care coordination fundamentals, and CCM/ACM credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in care management, case management, social services, community health, or clinical practice.
• Knowledge of care coordination fundamentals and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Behavioral health and social determinants of health knowledge.
• Proficiency in electronic health records and care management software.
• Certification in Case Management (CCM/ACM) preferred; experience in managed care or population health.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, coordination, and refinement of individualized care plans for high-risk, high-need patients across payer populations.
• Support patients in defining personal health goals to enhance self-management and stability.
• Collaborate with RN Care Managers, providers, social services, and community agencies to align plans and communicate patient status.
• Advocate for patients by addressing behavioral health and SDoH gaps and escalating concerns for continuity of care.
• Use clinical expertise to reduce avoidable admissions and readmissions across Ascension markets.
• Demonstrate critical-thinking, clinical judgment, and adaptability in a fast-paced remote work environment with EHR documentation.

Skills

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Behavioral health

Social determinants of health

Electronic health records proficiency

Education

High School diploma equivalency or Associate's/Technical degree or 4 years of applicable experience

CCM or ACM certification (preferred)

Tools

Care management software

Electronic health record systems

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Schedule: Full-Time | Days | Monday-Friday

• Location: Remote
• Department: Care Management Operations
• Schedule: Full-Time | Days | Monday-Friday

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead the development, coordination, and ongoing refinement of individualized care plans for high-risk, high-need patients across multiple payer populations.
• Support patients in identifying and defining personal health goals that enhance self-management, stability, and confidence in their overall healthcare journey.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary partnersâincluding RN Care Managers, providers, social services, and community agenciesâto ensure alignment of care plans and timely communication on patient status.
• Serve as a strong patient advocate by identifying resource gaps, addressing behavioral health and SDoH needs, and escalating concerns to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Use clinical expertise to reduce avoidable admissions and readmissions, proactively intervening with patients at highest risk across all Ascension markets.
• Within the scope of this role, the Behavioral Health Care Manager must demonstrate strong critical-thinking skills, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to adapt to the changing and diverse needs of the populations served. The position requires the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, along with experience documenting in an electronic health record and proficiency with the basic computer skills necessary for remote work.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • None Required.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Certified Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).
  • Counselor.
  • Social Worker.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

• Experience: 3â5 years of experience in care management, case management, social services, community health, or clinical practice, required.
• Core Knowledge and Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of care coordination fundamentals, interdisciplinary collaboration, behavioral health, social determinants of health, and community resources, along with proficiency in electronic health records and care management software, required.
• Certification & Specialized Experience: Certification in Case Management (CCM, ACM, or similar), and experience within managed care, population health, or value-based care environments

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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