Care Manager

Position: Care Manager
Duration: 6 Months (Possibility of extension or conversion)
Location: Remote- KS - 75% Travel, Ideal Candidate would be located in: Central KS- Salina, Hutchinson, Great Bend, Pratt, and surrounding areas
Shift : 8am-5pm, with possibility of some evenings hours due to business need

Responsibilities:

This role is unique because of the state requirements for children in foster care and the quick timelines.

• Our team specifically supports members in foster care and coordinates services and supports to ensure the members' needs are met.
• Additional staff needed due to business fluctuation
• Our team culture is member-focused, collaborative, accountable, and mission-driven. The culture emphasizes advocacy for vulnerable children and families, strong teamwork across systems, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centered care.
• 48hr in- person visits following a placement change for the member
• 7-Day team meetings following a placement change for the member
• Telephonic outreaches based on member's acuity
• In-person visits based on member's acuity
• Annual assessments
• In-person visits that may take place after 5pm

Candidate Requirements Required: 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 Preferred:

• Required: Licensed Master's Behavioral Health Professional (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC) or RN based on state contract requirements with BH experience required

Preferred: Years of experience required: At least one year of experience coordinating services across child welfare and related systems of care

Disqualifiers: no experience working in child welfare and related systems of care

Additional qualities to look for: strong communication, high quality documentation, adaptability/flexibility, and solution focused

• Top 3 must-have hard skills stack-ranked by importance

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