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Missouri · Hybrid

Behavioral Health Clinical Liaison

Physician Relations / RecruitingFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$126k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 39m ago · Verified live

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

Behavioral Health Clinical ReviewSubstance Use Treatment AssessmentClinical Record ReviewProgram EvaluationData AnalysisMetrics DevelopmentProvider OutreachOperational Problem-SolvingProcess Improvement

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.

Physician Relations & Recruiting by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 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–$126kPhysician Relations & Recruiting median $75k (middle half $65k–$87k)294 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$108k in purchasing powerMissouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingremotepeers: 28% remote · 20% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS 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 listings60 in the last 30 days37 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
Centenesilver tier, 76/100Top Employers work-life index42 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (170 Physician Relations & Recruiting (Healthcare Admin) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Centene

Hospitals and Health Care
Saint Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K and stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules