Care Manager, Behavioral Health - Remote NM

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United States$64k–102kFull TimeGeneral Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Magellan Health as a Care Manager, Behavioral Health - Remote NM in United States. This is a remote position and will require a New Mexico license. Under general supervision, and in collaboration with other members of the clinical team, authorizes and reviews utilization of mental health and substance abuse services provided in inpatient and/or outpatient care settings.

Key Responsibilities

  • listed above are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive of what may be expected of an employee assigned to this job.
  • A leader may assign additional or other duties which would align with the intent of this job, without revision to the job description.

Requirements

  • Remote NM Grade 25 Work Experience
  • Required Clinical Work Experience
  • Preferred Education
  • Required Associate

Benefits & Compensation

  • Remote NM Grade 25 Work Experience
  • Required Clinical Work Experience
  • Preferred Education
  • Required Associate

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Magellan Health as a Care Manager, Behavioral Health - Remote NM.

Key Skills

Utilization ManagementCare CoordinationCrisis InterventionDischarge PlanningClinical ReviewTelephone TriageCase ManagementDSM V KnowledgeTime ManagementCommunication Skills
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Care Manager, Behavioral Health - Remote NM at Magellan Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Magellan Health 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.

Compensation Analysis

Magellan Health lists compensation for this physician position at $64k to $103k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Utilization Management, Care Coordination, Crisis Intervention, Discharge Planning, Clinical Review, Telephone Triage, Case Management, DSM V Knowledge. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Care Manager authorizes and reviews the utilization of mental health and substance abuse services to ensure medical necessity. They coordinate care, develop discharge plans, and provide crisis intervention and triage for members.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Short-term Incentives. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Magellan Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Frisco, Texas
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
Short-term Incentives
6.6

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

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