Remote Care Coordinator - Behavioral Health & Community

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life and other benefits

Job summary

Magellan Health seeks a Care Coordinator to support Portales/Clovis, NM residents in a remote-capable setting. Duties include assessment, care planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation for quality outcomes.

Care is delivered virtually or in person per contract, with collaboration among the interdisciplinary team to address social, physical and behavioral needs. The role emphasizes member advocacy, evidence-based planning and cost-effective resource use, while mentoring

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.
• Experience in analyzing trends based on decision support systems.
• Knowledge of cost/benefit analysis and cost containment.
• Ability to make decisions requiring analysis and original thinking.
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary care teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care across assessment, planning, implementation and monitoring.
• Educate providers, staff, members and families on care coordination.
• Advocate for member care and address gaps in care.
• Maintain enrollee records with accuracy.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary care plan team to address needs.

Skills

Social Work Experience

Healthcare Knowledge

Utilization Management

Cost Containment

Data Analysis

Decision Making

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

GED

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Magellan Health seeks a Care Coordinator to support Portales/Clovis, NM residents in a remote-capable setting. Duties include assessment, care planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation for quality outcomes.

Care is delivered virtually or in person per contract, with collaboration among the interdisciplinary team to address social, physical and behavioral needs. The role emphasizes member advocacy, evidence-based planning and cost-effective resource use, while mentoring