ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Behavioral Health Care Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Humana

Field Care Manager, Behavioral Health

Cairo, IL

$65K - $88K/yr

Become a part of our caring community Humana is looking for a Field Care Manager, Behavioral Health to join the IL Medicaid team. In this position, you will report to the Manager, Care Management and ...

Humana

Field Care Manager, Behavioral Health

Peoria, IL · On-site

Become a part of our caring community Humana is looking for a Field Care Manager, Behavioral Health to join the IL Medicaid team. In this position, you will report to the Manager, Care Management and ...

Humana

Field Care Manager, Behavioral Health

Decatur, IL

$65K - $88K/yr

Become a part of our caring community Humana is looking for a Field Care Manager, Behavioral Health to join the IL Medicaid team. In this position, you will report to the Manager, Care Management and ...

Humana

Field Care Manager, Behavioral Health

Quincy, IL · On-site

Become a part of our caring community Humana is looking for a Field Care Manager, Behavioral Health to join the IL Medicaid team. In this position, you will report to the Manager, Care Management and ...

Humana

Field Care Manager, Behavioral Health

Joliet, IL · On-site

Become a part of our caring community Humana is looking for a Field Care Manager, Behavioral Health to join the IL Medicaid team. In this position, you will report to the Manager, Care Management and ...

previous pagenext page

Showing results 21-40

All JobsBehavioral Health Care JobsBehavioral Health Care Manager Jobs

Behavioral Health Care Manager information

See salary details

$34K

$74.9K

$120K

How much do behavioral health care manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for behavioral health care manager in the United States is $74,931.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $87,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a behavioral health care manager?

A Behavioral Health Care Manager is a professional who coordinates and manages mental health care for patients within a healthcare setting. They work closely with patients, primary care providers, therapists, and psychiatrists to ensure comprehensive treatment and support for behavioral health conditions. Their responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing care plans, monitoring progress, and connecting patients to appropriate resources. Behavioral Health Care Managers play a key role in improving patient outcomes by facilitating effective communication and continuity of care. They often work in hospitals, clinics, or community health organizations.

What is the difference between Behavioral Health Care Manager vs Mental Health Counselor?

AspectBehavioral Health Care ManagerMental Health Counselor
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in social work, psychology, or related field; licensure may be requiredRequires a master's degree in counseling or psychology; state licensure is mandatory
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, community clinics, managed care organizationsPrivate practices, clinics, hospitals, community agencies
Employer & IndustryHealth plans, managed care organizations, hospitalsPrivate practices, mental health clinics, hospitals

While both roles focus on mental health, Behavioral Health Care Managers coordinate care and develop treatment plans within healthcare systems, whereas Mental Health Counselors provide direct therapy and counseling services to clients. The roles often overlap but differ mainly in scope and work setting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a behavioral health care manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Behavioral Health Care Manager, you need a strong background in mental health, behavioral therapy techniques, and care coordination, typically supported by a relevant degree and licensure such as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), case management software, and evidence-based assessment tools is essential. Excellent interpersonal communication, empathy, and organizational skills set top performers apart in this role. These competencies ensure effective patient outcomes, seamless multidisciplinary collaboration, and efficient care delivery.

How does a behavioral health care manager typically collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient care?

Behavioral Health Care Managers work closely with professionals such as primary care providers, psychiatrists, social workers, and nurses to create and implement comprehensive care plans for patients. They often serve as a central point of communication, ensuring that each team member is informed about a patient's progress and any changes in treatment. Regular meetings, case conferences, and electronic health record updates are common tools used to facilitate this collaboration. This team-based approach helps address both the mental and physical health needs of patients, leading to better outcomes and more coordinated care.

What does a behavioral health care manager do?

As a behavioral health care manager, your duties are the coordination and provision of mental health and behavioral health care treatment options for an inpatient or outpatient clinic. Your responsibilities are to work with each patient, their health care provider, and other mental and behavioral health workers and physicians to plan how to tailor treatment and recovery options that meet the patient’s needs. In addition to working with patients, you provide administrative and practical support to other counselors and workers at your office.

More about Behavioral Health Care Manager jobs
What cities are hiring for Behavioral Health Care Manager jobs? Cities with the most Behavioral Health Care Manager job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Behavioral Health Care jobs? The most popular types of Behavioral Health Care jobs are:
Who are the top companies hiring for Behavioral Health Care Manager jobs? The top employers for Behavioral Health Care Manager jobs are:
What states have the most Behavioral Health Care Manager jobs? States with the most job openings for Behavioral Health Care Manager jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Behavioral Health Care Manager jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Behavioral Health Care Manager jobs are:
Behavioral Health Care Manager jobs near you
Infographic showing various Behavioral Health Care Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,931 per year, or $36 per hour.

Field Care Manager, Behavioral Health

Humana

Cairo, IL

$65K - $88K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Humana rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 265 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

163rd of 304 rated insurance

Job description

Become a part of our caring community
 Humana is looking for a Field Care Manager, Behavioral Health to join the IL Medicaid team. In this position, you will report to the Manager, Care Management and connect with members both face-to-face and telephonically. The Field Care Manager serves as the primary point of contact, providing integrated care to ensure members receive timely, high-quality, and coordination services that meet their needs. You will employ a variety of strategies, approaches, and techniques to manage a member's health issues and resolve barriers that hinder effective care. Using a holistic, person-centered approach, you will enhance behavioral health outcomes, reduce care gaps and support Illinois' FIDE population through comprehensive, integrated behavioral health care management.

Position Responsibilities: 

  • Utilize high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services through personalized care coordination, crisis intervention, peer support, and strong collaboration with medical and behavioral health providers. 

  • Provide comprehensive, integrated support to members experiencing behavioral health conditions, including children, adolescents, adults with serious mental illness (SMI) and serious emotional disturbance (SED), Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and justice-involved members. 

  • Engage members in their own communities, meeting them face-to-face whenever possible to build trust and facilitate meaningful care coordination. 

  • Coordinate behavioral health and medical services, ensuring appropriate provider engagement and adherence to treatment plans. 

  • Improve member's health literacy while simultaneously addressing health related social needs to positively impact member's healthcare outcomes and well-being. 

  • Serve as the driver of the member's interdisciplinary care team (ICT), overseeing care planning, transitions, and service delivery. 

  • Facilitate ICT meetings, ensuring communication among providers, Service Coordinators, and Care Management Extenders. 

  • Proactively support transition of care efforts. 

  • Will work with autonomy but reach out when support is needed. 

  • Collaborate with internal departments, providers, and community-based organizations to link to appropriate services and create a seamless, culturally competent care experience that respects the members' preferences and needs. 

  • Follow processes and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA).
    Upon hire, this role will be assigned to support either MLTSS or LTSS based on business needs. 


Use your skills to make an impact
 

EARN A $5,000 HIRING BONUS! $2500 is paid after 6 months (180 days) of employment and $2500 is paid after 1 year (365 days) of employment. You must be employed until those dates to be eligible to receive the payment.

Humana pays 100% of eligible tuition expenses and mandatory fees up front to the educational institution and reimburses for qualifying non-tuition expenses (up to $5,000 per funding year).


Required Qualifications

  • Must reside in Illinois

  • Active Illinois license in LCSW, LMFT or LCPC (No supervisees or provisional licenses)  

  • 2+ years of post-degree clinical experience in behavioral health setting. 

  • Case management experience working with complex SMI, SUD, SED population. 

  • Ability to travel to region-based facilities and homes for face-to-face assessments. 

  • Ability to use a variety of electronic information applications/software programs including electronic medical records. 

  • Intermediate to Advanced computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. 

  • Valid driver's license, car insurance, and reliable transportation. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Case Management Certification (CCM) 

  • 3+ years of in-home assessment or care coordination experience.

  • Experience working with Medicare, Medicaid and dual-eligible populations 

  • Field Case Management Experience 

  • Knowledge of community health and social service agencies and additional community resources 

  • Previous managed care experience 

  • Bilingual 

Additional Information

  • Workstyle: This is a remote position that will require you to travel. 

  • Travel: Up to 75% of the time for collaboration and face-to-face meetings and field interactions with staff, providers, members, and their families. 

  • Workdays and Hours: Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm Central Standard Time (CST). 

  • This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB. 

  • This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and are expected to maintain personal vehicle liability insurance. Individual must carry vehicle insurance in accordance with their residing state minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event /$10,000 for property damage or whichever is higher. 

WAH Internet Statement 

  • To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: 

  • At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. 

  • Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership. 

  • Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job. 

  • Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information. 

Interview Format 

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule. 

This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana’s Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.

This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and are expected to maintain personal vehicle liability insurance. Individual must carry vehicle insurance in accordance with their residing state minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event /$10,000 for property damage or whichever is higher. 

Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information. Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.


 

$65,000 - $88,600 per year


 

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
 About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.

​
Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

What Humana employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Humana logo

About Humana

Sourced by ZipRecruiter

Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, KY., is a leading health care company that offers a wide range of insurance products and health and wellness services that incorporate an integrated approach to lifelong well-being. By leveraging the strengths of its core businesses, Humana believes it can better explore opportunities for existing and emerging adjacencies in health care that can further enhance wellness opportunities for the millions of people across the nation with whom the company has relationships.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Louisville, KY, US

Year founded

1961

Social media

FacebookTwitter

View All Humana Jobs

Apply