Care Manager

Lucethealth; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucethealth seeks a Care Manager to provide comprehensive case management in behavioral health. You will coordinate care for members transitioning from treatment and engage collaboratively with medical providers. If you possess strong clinical skills and enjoy meaningful work, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

Annual performance-based discretionary incentive

Full Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with competitive employer match

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Paid time off including for volunteering

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of direct clinical care experience.
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance required.
• Proven interest in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management and support for members transitioning from treatment.
• Utilizes the full case management process: assessment, care planning, implementation.
• Builds relationships using motivational interviewing for member engagement.

Skills

Strong clinical and case management skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to comprehend medical policy

Self-motivated

Ability to work independently

Education

Current, unrestricted license as Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Professional Counselor, Clinical Psychologist, or Registered Nurse

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

United States Location/Remote
United States

Description

Who We Are

At Lucet, we are industry leaders in behavioral health, dedicated to helping people live healthy, balanced lives. Our purpose is to advocate for and improve the overall well-being of those we serve, through balanced treatment of the mind and body.

When you join Lucet, you become a valued member of our team, serving more than 15 million people across the U.S. Our employees have a passion for helping others - and it shows. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we are inspired by our members, putting them first in everything we do. From day one, you'll see firsthand the impact you have on our members, knowing you can make a true difference in their lives.

Why join our team at Lucet?

We are a team of collaborative and hard-working professionals working to improve behavioral health outcomes working in a fast-paced and changing environment. At Lucet, no two days are the same. If you find joy in meaningful work and delivering excellent results, we encourage you to apply!

We are looking for top-tier skills and experience in our remote-work environment and that’s because we offer top-tier compensation and benefits, which include:

• Annual compensation between $65,000 - $75,000, PLUS an annual performance-based, discretionary incentive. Compensation is dependent on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills, education/degrees, certifications, prior experience, market data, and other relevant factors.
• Full Health Benefits– Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with competitive employer match
• Company paid life and disability insurance, wellbeing incentives, and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off including paid time off for volunteering
• Opportunity for meaningful growth, both personally and professionally, where your unique background and experience is welcomed and valued.

What You Will Do - Essential Functions

The Care Manager is responsible for providing case management and support activities for Lucet members who have been: discharged from inpatient or residential treatment settings, need assistance during a signification treatment transitions, or have co-occurring medical and behavioral health conditions and who meet the Lucet eligibility criteria for integrated case management. This includes significant coordination with all departments within Lucet, health plans, facilities and providers to promote effective, efficient and quality care for Lucet members.

Comprehensive Case Management and Clinical Coordination:Utilizes the full case management process, including assessment, care planning, implementation, and outcome evaluation. Conducts telephonic and on-site assessments, engages with members and their support systems, and facilitates care coordination and transitions.

Member Engagement, Quality Service, and Integrated Care:Builds trusting relationships using motivational interviewing to support member engagement and progress. Promotes quality service delivery and effective transitions to optimize health outcomes. Coordinates with medical management, primary care providers, and community resources to ensure integrated, member-centered care.

Documentation, Compliance, and Professional Development:Completes documentation in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, using appropriate tools and models. Supports ongoing education, adheres to case management policies, and recommends system enhancements to improve outcomes and efficiency.

Who You Are

• Required Qualifications
• Current, unrestricted state license issued by a state or territory of the United States to practice independently as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Professional Counselor, Clinical Psychologist or Registered Nurse in the state in which the business operation is located and/or other states as required by law, regulation or contract.
• Strong clinical and case management skills
• Minimum of 3-5 years of direct clinical care experience with patients in facility-based and/or outpatient psychiatric or chemical dependency treatment
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer and keyboarding skills (Microsoft Outlook and Word), including the ability to document while simultaneously while taking information over the phone
• Ability to comprehend medical policy and criteria to clearly articulate health information
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance mandatory for positions which require driving.
• Someone who embodies our values by:
• Serving everyone with compassion and leading with empathy.
• Stepping up and creating value by taking charge and acting when there is an opportunity.
• Adapting in a changing world by recognizing our responsibility to be agile and respond quickly.
• Nurturing growth and belonging by respecting and celebrating everyone for who they are.
• Self-motivated and the ability to assume a role in ensuring that all objectives are met
• Ability to work independently to meet case load requirements and team objectives/goals
• Proven interest in professional development through specialization, certification, and/or advanced degree
• Maintains curiosity and an eagerness to explore new knowledge and try new ideas and approaches to case management
• Professional demeanor in response to all situations regardless of the nature or circumstances of the situation
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to work within a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Working Conditions:
• Work is performed indoors in a remote, home setting or typical office environment- not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions and onsite at assigned facilities.
• Frequent exposure to VDT screen.
• Frequent use of office machines to include telephone, copier, computer, and fax machine.
• Must be able to constantly remain in a stationary position, communicate and exchange information with others, inspect information, perform repetitive motions with arms and fingers, interpret data, problem solve, make decisions, organize and plan, and maintain a positive and professional attitude in all situations.

We encourage applicants with a range of experiences who can demonstrate how their qualifications and skills align with the requirements of this role.

This position will accept and review new applications and resumes no less than 5 business days after the original posting date and may remain open an extended period of time with no set end date based on the level of interest.

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