Field Care Manager at Centene - Remote-Adjacent Kansas — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This role is not suitable for digital nomads or location-independent workers. It is a field-based position in northwest Kansas, specifically requiring candidates to live in or near Ellis, Russell, Trego, or Rooks counties. Up to 75% of the work involves in-person home and community visits within the assigned region, making remote or travel-based work arrangements impossible.
The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Central Time, with occasional evening flexibility. This is a fixed, synchronous schedule tied directly to member availability and state contract requirements — there is no async component.
From a visa perspective, this role requires active U.S. licensure (LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC, or RN) and is thus only viable for U.S. citizens or those with work authorization. International candidates or those on digital nomad visas from other countries cannot qualify.
If you are a nomad seeking healthcare-adjacent remote work, consider looking instead for:
- Telephonic or telehealth case management roles (fully remote)
- Healthcare utilization review positions (often 100% remote)
- Remote mental health counseling platforms (e.g., Teladoc, BetterHelp)
This particular posting is strictly location-dependent and is best suited to someone who lives in — or is willing to relocate to — rural northwest Kansas.
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you'll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
Program/Team
Supports the Kansas Foster Care team.
Schedule
Monday–Friday, primarily 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Some evening flexibility may be required based on member and family needs. No regular weekends are required.
Location
Field-based in northwest Kansas. Candidates located in or near Ellis, Russell, Trego, or Rooks counties are preferred.
Travel Requirements
Up to 75% travel throughout the assigned region for home and community visits.
Position Purpose: Develops, assesses, and facilitates complex care management activities for primarily mental and behavioral health needs members to provide high quality, cost-effective healthcare outcomes including personalized care plans and education for members and their families related to mental health and substance use disorder.
- Evaluates the needs of the member via phone or in-home visits related to the resources available, and recommends and/or facilitates the care plan/service plan for the best outcome, which may include behavioral health and social determinant needs
- May perform telephonic, digital, home and/or other site visits outreach to assess member needs and collaborate with resources
- Develops ongoing care plans for members with high level acuity and works to identify providers, specialists, and community resources needed for care including mental health and substance use disorders
- Coordinates as appropriate between the member and/or family/caregivers, community resources, and the care provider team to ensure identified services are accessible to members
- Monitors care plans/service plans and/or member status and outcomes for changes in treatment side effects, complications and clinical symptoms and provides recommendations to care plan/service plan based on identified member needs
- Facilitates care coordination and collaborates with appropriate providers or specialists to ensure member has timely access to needed care or services
- Collects, documents, and maintains member information and care management activities to ensure compliance with current state, federal, and third-party payer regulators
- Provides education to members and their families on procedures, healthcare provider instructions, treatment options, referrals, and healthcare benefits, which may include behavioral health and social determinant needs
- Provides feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve and enhance care and quality delivery for members in a cost-effective manner
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Education/Experience: Requires a Master's degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work or a Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing and 2–4 years of related experience.
License/Certification:
- Licensed Master's Behavioral Health Professional (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC) or RN based on state contract requirements with BH experience required
Pay Range: $56,200.00 – $101,000.00 per year
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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