Lead Care Manager

Centene Management Company LLC; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off + holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Centene Management Company LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Behavioral Health Care Manager to oversee care plans and care management activities focusing on behavioral health and social needs. The role includes providing expert guidance, coordinating with providers, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

The position is remote with residency in North Carolina, with occasional travel to Raleigh or Charlotte for meetings.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work and 5–7 years of related experience.
• Licensed Master’s Behavioral Health Professional (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC) or RN per state contract requirements.
• Experience in care management and coordinating with providers for complex cases.
• Familiarity with NCQA standards and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care plans and care management for behavioral health and social needs.
• Provide expert guidance to care management teams and healthcare providers.
• Monitor complex cases and adjust care plans based on clinical changes.
• Train and educate care teams on treatment options, referrals, and benefits.
• Serve as SME for behavioral health and social determinant needs.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and payer regulations.

Skills

Behavioral health expertise

Care management

Team leadership

Telephonic outreach

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

This is a remote position; however, candidates must reside in North Carolina. Approximately 10% travel may be required for occasional meetings or team events in Raleigh or Charlotte. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Pediatric experience is high desired.

Position Purpose:

Oversees the care plans and care management activities of member needs primarily focused on behavioral health needs (including behavioral health, and social needs) to provide quality, cost-effective healthcare. Reviews and provides expert knowledge to inform personalized care plans for the most complex care members and provides guidance and/or support to the care management team. Oversees and reviews ongoing care plans/service plans, which may include which may include behavioral health and social determinant needs and works with care management team to identify providers, specialists, and community resources needed for care May perform telephonic, digital, home and/or other site visits outreach to assess member needs and collaborate with resources Provides insight and guidance on developing care plans and triaging issues to appropriate behavioral healthcare providers for complex care plans/service plans for members with high level acuity Provides guidance and expert knowledge as appropriate to healthcare management team members (including behavioral) to ensure quality control over work, ensure identified services are accessible to members, and adherence to contract policies and procedures Monitors the most complex care plans and/or member status and outcomes for changes in treatment side effects, complications and clinical symptoms and revises care plan/service based on member needs and issues identified including mental health and substance use disorders Provides subject matter expertise insights around mental health and social determinant needs for complex care plans based on prior experience to recommend enhanced member care within the care management plan Reviews member data to identify health risks and/or care gaps, and improve operating performance and quality care to address member’s needs/issues and provides recommendations in accordance with state and federal regulations Partners and collaborates with healthcare providers regarding complex cases as appropriate to facilitate member’s treatments to ensure member treatment requirements are met and determine a revised care plan/service plan for member if needed Collects, documents, and maintains member information and care management activities to ensure compliance with current state, federal, and third‑party payer regulators Provides training and education to care management team and providers to ensure members are receiving high quality care and information regarding treatment plan options, procedures, referrals, and healthcare benefits including mental health and substance use disorders Partners with leadership team to improve and enhance care and quality delivery for members in a cost‑effective manner Monitors management policies and procedures within the care management team to ensure compliance with corporate, state, and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards Works with senior management on escalated and complex care cases, and provides guidance to junior team members to address member concerns Works as a subject matter expert (SME) and provides training and education to care management team and providers to ensure members are receiving high quality care and information regarding service / care plan options, procedures, referrals, and healthcare benefits, which may include behavioral health and social determinant needs Monitors and review reports on a regular basis ensuring quality and productivity metrics are met and for case assignments, and may perform audits on staff on a regular basis 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 5 – 7 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

For Illinois Youth Care plan only:

Graduate degree and independently licensed behavioral health clinician (e.g. LCSW, LCPC, PsyD) in Illinois or Bachelor’s Degree and IL RN licensure. Must reside in IL

For Sunshine Health (FL) Only:

Employees supporting Florida's Children’s Medical Services must Hold a Master’s degree in social work or related field and have one year of related professional pediatric care experience. Employee must also hold a LCSW, LMHC or other Clinical Mental Health Professional license. May require up to 80% local travel required.

required Pay Range:

$87,000.00 - $161,300.00 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.

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

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Centene is committed to helping people live healthier lives.

We provide access to high-quality healthcare, innovative programs and a wide range of health solutions that help families and individuals get well, stay well and be well.