Behavioral Health Clinical Liaison
Listed compensation
$70k-$126k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Position Purpose
Serve as a liaison for external groups and providers regarding clinical information from the Operations and Medical Management teams. Assesses and performs review of member clinical records and services related to behavioral health and substance use.
Key Details: MO Residency and Licensure in one of the following required for this position: LCSW, LMHC, LPC, LMFT or LMHP
Interpret and present program results and develop data-driven analysis and metrics used to measure effectiveness and ROI of all current and new programs
Partner with various staff, along with internal and external departments on provider education and outreach; determine where there are gaps and work to develop and deploy education efforts
Partner with regional leadership for providers requiring a clinical interpretation of results related to health plan reporting, data and quality incentive payments; facilitate discussions to make recommendations
Implement and manage procedures for tracking, identifying and problem-solving operational issues, including issues between the provider network, community, and the facility, and make recommendations to solve
Act as the clinical representative in various meetings
Collaborate with staff to identify internal and external opportunities and initiate process changes to increase quality and improve staff, provider and member satisfaction
Serve as resource and liaison on utilization, quality improvement and case management activities
Complies with all policies and standards.
Education/Experience:
Master's Degree In Social Work or Behavioral Health required: 4+ years experience providing behavioral health outpatient care in a community setting or independent practice required
Experience with assessment of treatment plans related to mental health and substance abuse across the continuum of care required
Experience with managed care, case management, utilization management, or quality improvement required
Licenses/Certifications
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker required or
- LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor required or
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor required or
- LMFT - Licensed Marital and Family Therapist required or
- LMHP - Licensed Mental Health Professional required or
Licensed Clinical Psychologist Required Or
*State specific licensure may be required for the following states: AZ, FL, GA, NV, SC, NC, and WA required
Pay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year
At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.
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
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a clinical liaison to providers and internal and external teams, reviewing behavioral health and substance use records and services. Analyze program results, support provider education and reporting discussions, address operational issues, and contribute to utilization, quality improvement, and case management initiatives.
Requirements
A master's degree in social work or behavioral health and at least four years of behavioral health outpatient care experience in a community setting or independent practice are required. Candidates must have experience assessing mental health and substance use treatment plans across the continuum of care, experience in managed care, case management, utilization management, or quality improvement, and an applicable professional license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Clinical Liaison at Centene a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician Relations & Recruiting (Healthcare Admin) — ranked against 170 active Physician Relations & Recruiting (Healthcare Admin) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Physician Relations & Recruiting Career Context
Centene holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 42 active listings.
Of the 40 active Physician Relations & Recruiting listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 20% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physician relations & recruiting (healthcare admin) | ranked against 170 Physician Relations & Recruiting (Healthcare Admin) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $70k–$126k | Physician Relations & Recruiting median $75k (middle half $65k–$87k)294 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$108k in purchasing power | Missouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 28% remote · 20% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physician Relations & Recruiting listings | 60 in the last 30 days | 37 the 30 days before (+62%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician Relations & Recruiting pay trend | +3.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Centene | silver tier, 76/100 | Top Employers work-life index42 active listings |
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