Care Manager, BH – Louisiana License Required

Magellan Health

Care Manager overseeing mental health and substance abuse services in Louisiana. Remote position requiring Louisiana licensure and direct member assistance in healthcare settings.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $64,285 - $102,855 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Authorizes and reviews utilization of mental health and substance abuse services in inpatient and/or outpatient care settings.
Collects and analyzes utilization data.
Assists with discharge planning and care coordination.
Provides member assistance with mental health and substance abuse issues.
Monitors inpatient and/or outpatient level of care services to ensure medical necessity and effectiveness.
Performs concurrent reviews for inpatient and/or outpatient care.
Develops discharge plans in conjunction with providers and facilities and oversees their implementation.
Provides information to members and providers regarding mental health and substance abuse benefits.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensure is required for this position, specifically a current license that meets State, Commonwealth or customer-specific requirements.
One or more of the following licensure is required for this role with necessary degrees: CEAP, LMSW, LCSW, LSW, LPC or RN.
Minimum 2 years experience post degree in healthcare, behavioral health, psychiatric and/or substance abuse health care setting.
Strong organization, time management and communication skills.
Knowledge of utilization management procedures, mental health and substance abuse community resources and providers.
Knowledge and experience in inpatient and/or outpatient setting.
Knowledge of DSM V or most current diagnostic edition.
Ability to analyze specific utilization problems, plan and implement solutions that directly influence quality of care.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

utilization managementdischarge planningcare coordinationconcurrent reviewsdata analysisknowledge of DSM Vmental health servicessubstance abuse servicesinpatient careoutpatient care

Soft Skills

organizationtime managementcommunication

Certifications

CEAPLMSWLCSWLSWLPCRN