Care Planner Behavioral Health
Listed compensation
$21.1-$40.9/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
Fully remote position. Work from home anywhere in the U. S Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm in their time zone.
- Provides comprehensive support and service to behavioral health clinical teams in support of member engagement and to facilitate delivery of appropriate quality care and improve program/operational efficiency involving clinical issues.
- Provides outreach to members to educate them about available specialty programs and to solicit their participation.
- Assists members locate services. Facilitates follow-up calls.
- Collects information on patient progress and adherence to treatment plan.
- Provides information to members regarding mental health and substance abuse benefits, community treatment resources, mental health managed care programs, and Aetna policies and procedures
- Works closely with the clinician to insure healthy outcomes for the member.
- Miscellaneous administrative duties such as Provider/ community resource searches, handling Transition of Care requests, executing letters of agreement with non-par providers, obtaining discharge verifications and non-complex authorizations.
- Work requires sitting for extended periods, talking on the telephone and typing into the computer
Required Qualifications
- 2 years Behavioral Health care experience.
- 1+ years Customer Service experience.
- Position requires proficiency with computer skills which includes navigating multiple systems and keyboarding.
Required to use wired residential broadband service with internet speeds of at least 25 mbps/3mbps in order to ensure sufficient speed to adequately perform work duties. Some candidates may be eligible for partial reimbursement of the cost of residential broadband service.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual, preferably in Spanish but open to any language.
- Previous Managed Care experience.
- Psychology or Social Services experience.
Education
- Associates Degree OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Anticipated Weekly Hours
- 40
- Time Type
- Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$21.10 - $40.90
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great Benefits for Great People
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/10/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Key Responsibilities
Provides comprehensive support to behavioral health clinical teams to facilitate quality care and member engagement. Assists members in locating services, monitors treatment progress, and manages administrative tasks such as authorizations and resource searches.
Requirements
Requires at least 2 years of behavioral health experience and 1 year of customer service experience. Candidates must possess strong computer skills and a reliable high-speed internet connection.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $44k–$85k | Behavioral Health median $85k (middle half $69k–$120k)103 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 861 in the last 30 days | 543 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | −2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Care Planner Behavioral Health at CVS Health a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Behavioral Health healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
