Remote Care Manager, BH – LA Licensed

Magellan Health; Shreveport (LA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Benefits package

Job summary

Magellan Health is seeking a Care Manager, BH for a remote role supporting Louisiana with licensure in-state. You will authorize and review utilization, assist with discharge planning, and analyze data to ensure medical necessity and care effectiveness.

The role requires clinical licensure and 2+ years in healthcare or behavioral health settings, with strong organizational and communication skills and knowledge of DSM-5. Competitive benefits apply to this remote position.

Qualifications

• Licensure is required for this position, specifically a current license that meets State requirements.
• Minimum 2 years experience post degree in healthcare, behavioral health, psychiatric and/or substance abuse care setting.
• Knowledge of DSM V or most current diagnostic edition.

Responsibilities

• Authorizes and reviews utilization of mental health and substance abuse services in inpatient/outpatient settings.
• Collects and analyzes utilization data.
• Discharge planning and care coordination; develop and oversee discharge plans.

Skills

Utilization management knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Associate – Nursing

Bachelor’s – Social Work

Master’s – Social Work

Tools

DSM-5 knowledge

Care management software

Job description

Magellan Health is seeking a Care Manager, BH for a remote role supporting Louisiana with licensure in-state. You will authorize and review utilization, assist with discharge planning, and analyze data to ensure medical necessity and care effectiveness.

The role requires clinical licensure and 2+ years in healthcare or behavioral health settings, with strong organizational and communication skills and knowledge of DSM-5. Competitive benefits apply to this remote position.