Care Manager (Behavioral Health)
Is $56K - $101K competitive?
See how this position compares to Care Management market data — salary percentile, benefits comparison, and hiring trends.
Job Description
About the Role
Join Centene Corporation as a Care Manager (Behavioral Health) – Remote, Missouri in Missouri. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
-, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC) or RN based on state contract.
Requirements
- $101,000.00 per year Centene offers a comprehensive
- 00 - $101,000.00 per year Centene offers a comprehensive
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $56K - $101K
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Remote position - work from anywhere.
Apply to join Centene Corporation as a Care Manager (Behavioral Health) – Remote, Missouri.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Care Manager (Behavioral Health) at Centene a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Care Management physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Care Management — Physician Career Context
This Care Management position at Centene is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Remote physician positions in Care Management have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
Centene lists compensation for this physician position at $56k to $101k annually.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($56k–$101k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Care Management, Behavioral Health Assessment, Care Planning, Case Coordination, Crisis Intervention, Patient Education, Clinical Documentation, Resource Coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Care Management role.
Core responsibilities: Develops and facilitates complex care management activities and personalized care plans for members with mental and behavioral health needs. Coordinates between families, providers, and community resources to ensure timely access to healthcare and social services.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, 401K, Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Flexible Work (Remote). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
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