LCSW, LCPC - Foster Care, Care Manager
Company: Meridian Illinois
Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 25, 2025
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Job Description:
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. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll
have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective
on workplace flexibility. SIGN ON BONUS BEING OFFERED! NOTE: Remote
telephonic role with occasional local travel (up to 10%). Must
reside in one of the following zip codes: 60601,60602, 60603,
60604, 60605, 60606, 60607, 60608, 606010, 60611, 60612, 60613,
60614, 60618, 60622, 60624,60625, 60626, 60631, 60634, 60639,
60640, 60641, 60642, 60644, 60645, 60646, 60647, 60651, 60654,
60656, 60657, 60659, 60660, 60661, 60666, 60668, 60670, 60673,
60674, 60675, 60677, 60678, 60680, 60681, 60682, 60684, 60685,
60687, 60688, 60690, 60691, 60693, 60694, 60699, 60701. Preference
for individuals that have past experience working with child
welfare or youth foster care or post adoption families as well as
case management. Position Purpose: Develops, assesses, and
facilitates complex care management activities for primarily mental
and behavioral health needs members to provide high quality,
cost-effective healthcare outcomes including personalized care
plans and education for members and their families related to
mental health and substance use disorder. - Evaluates the needs of
the member via phone or in-home visits related to the resources
available, and recommends and/or facilitates the care plan/service
plan for the best outcome, which may include behavioral health and
social determinant needs - May perform telephonic, digital, home
and/or other site visits outreach to assess member needs and
collaborate with resources - Develops ongoing care plans for
members with high level acuity and works to identify providers,
specialists, and community resources needed for care including
mental health and substance use disorders - Coordinates as
appropriate between the member and/or family/caregivers, community
resources, and the care provider team to ensure identified services
are accessible to members - Monitors care plans/service plans
and/or member status and outcomes for changes in treatment side
effects, complications and clinical symptoms and provides
recommendations to care plan/service plan based on identified
member needs - Facilitates care coordination and collaborates with
appropriate providers or specialists to ensure member has timely
access to needed care or services - Collects, documents, and
maintains member information and care management activities to
ensure compliance with current state, federal, and third-party
payer regulators - Provides education to members and their families
on procedures, healthcare provider instructions, treatment options,
referrals, and healthcare benefits, which may include behavioral
health and social determinant needs - Provides feedback to
leadership on opportunities to improve and enhance care and quality
delivery for members in a cost-effective manner - Performs other
duties as assigned - 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 Behavioral Health Professional or
RN based on state contract requirements e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LMFT,
LMHC, LPC and RN with BH experience required - For Illinois Youth
Care Contract: Master’s degree in social sciences, social work, or
related field required Additional Details: • Line of Business:
Illinois Health Plan • Department: MED-Medical Management (Case
Management) • Caseload: Youth Care/Foster Care (ages 0-21) •
Territory: Illinois Statewide Telephonically up to 10% travel in
Chicago Pay Range: $55,100.00 - $99,000.00 per year 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
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