Care Manager

About This Opportunity

We are representing a national healthcare organization seeking a Care Manager to join their Kansas Foster Care team. This field-based role focuses on complex care management for members with mental and behavioral health needs, working directly in communities throughout northwest Kansas.

The position is Monday through Friday, primarily 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening flexibility based on member and family needs. No regular weekend hours are required. This role requires up to 75% travel throughout the assigned region for home and community visits. Candidates located in or near Ellis, Russell, Trego, or Rooks counties are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, assess, and facilitate complex care management activities for members with mental and behavioral health needs to achieve high-quality, cost-effective healthcare outcomes
• Evaluate member needs through phone and in-home visits, recommending and facilitating personalized care plans that address behavioral health and social determinant needs
• Perform telephonic, digital, home, and community site visits to assess member needs and collaborate with available resources
• Create ongoing care plans for high-acuity members, identifying necessary providers, specialists, and community resources including mental health and substance use disorder services
• Coordinate between members, families, caregivers, community resources, and care provider teams to ensure accessible services
• Monitor care plans and member outcomes for changes in treatment, side effects, complications, and clinical symptoms, adjusting recommendations as needed
• Facilitate care coordination with appropriate providers and specialists to ensure timely access to needed care
• Collect, document, and maintain member information in compliance with state, federal, and third-party payer regulations
• Provide education to members and families on procedures, treatment options, referrals, and healthcare benefits
• Deliver feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve care quality and delivery

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work, OR degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
• 2–4 years of related experience in care management or behavioral health
• Current licensure as a Licensed Master's Behavioral Health Professional (LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, or LPC) OR active RN license with behavioral health experience
• Strong assessment and care coordination skills for complex behavioral health cases
• Ability to work independently in a field-based environment with significant travel
• Excellent communication skills for working with members, families, and multidisciplinary care teams
• Knowledge of mental health, substance use disorder resources, and community-based services
• Flexibility for occasional evening availability based on member needs
• Reliable transportation for regional travel up to 75% of the time

How We Work With You

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Pay

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, health insurance, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and flexible work arrangements. Actual compensation will be adjusted based on skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors.

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