Youth Behavioral Health Case Manager (Remote/Field)

Centene Corporation; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K and stock plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off + holidays

Remote, hybrid, field or office work

Job summary

Centene Corporation is seeking a Behavioral Health Case Manager focused on child and adolescent populations with significant mental health needs. The role involves evaluating complex cases, coordinating care plans, and educating members and families on available services.

Requires a Master’s in Mental Health or Social Work or a nursing degree with BH experience and 2–4 years of related work. Travel for in-person assessments in designated TX counties is required, with a 8:00–5:00 schedule CST.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in Mental Health or Social Work or Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing and 2–4 years of related behavioral health experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the needs of the most complex and high-risk members with mental/behavioral health needs and recommends a plan of care.
• Acts as liaison between member/family, physician, and facilities/agencies.
• Supports members with mental/behavioral health needs including mood disorders and crisis scenarios.
• Performs home visits and/or site visits to assess needs and coordinate resources.
• Educates long-term care members and families on preventive care, treatment options, and benefits.
• Coordinates community resources and service authorizations for services.
• Ensures referrals are appropriate and services accessible.
• Maintains documentation in the electronic care management system and complies with guidelines.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

MS Office

Video conferencing

Education

Master's degree in Mental Health or Social Work

Graduate from Accredited School of Nursing

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

OneNote

Teams

Zoom

M365 Copilot

Job description

Centene Corporation is seeking a Behavioral Health Case Manager focused on child and adolescent populations with significant mental health needs. The role involves evaluating complex cases, coordinating care plans, and educating members and families on available services.

Requires a Master’s in Mental Health or Social Work or a nursing degree with BH experience and 2–4 years of related work. Travel for in-person assessments in designated TX counties is required, with a 8:00–5:00 schedule CST.