Remote Care Coordinator - Behavioral Health

Magellan Health; Las Cruces (NM); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Magellan Health in Las Cruces, NM seeks a Care Coordinator to oversee care coordination for individuals with behavioral health needs. This remote-enabled role works across clinical and community resources, developing and monitoring care plans to improve outcomes and member satisfaction.

Responsibilities include coordinating assessments, advocating for members, guiding transitions, and mentoring team members, with knowledge of utilization management and cost-effective care.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in Social Work, Nursing, or Healthcare-related field.
• Experience in utilization management, quality assurance, home or facility care, community health, long term care or occupational health.
• Strong data analysis and decision-support skills.
• Ability to determine appropriate courses of action in complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for individual clients with clinical assessment, care planning, and monitoring to improve outcomes and member satisfaction.
• Provide care coordination to members with behavioral health conditions requiring intensive interventions.
• Develop, document and implement care plans and resource coordination across medical and community services.
• Advocate for members' care needs and monitor plans for effectiveness and gaps.
• Educate providers and staff on care coordination processes and cost-effective delivery.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate interventions and quality care across continuum.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical decision making

Collaboration with clinicians

Education

GED, High School

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Magellan Health in Las Cruces, NM seeks a Care Coordinator to oversee care coordination for individuals with behavioral health needs. This remote-enabled role works across clinical and community resources, developing and monitoring care plans to improve outcomes and member satisfaction.

Responsibilities include coordinating assessments, advocating for members, guiding transitions, and mentoring team members, with knowledge of utilization management and cost-effective care.