Care Manager Jobs in Colorado

Care Manager jobs in Colorado are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in managed care organizations, integrated health systems, and behavioral health networks, with openings at every level from entry-level case coordinators to senior population health managers. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora are the largest hiring centers, anchored by employers like Kaiser Permanente, UCHealth, and Centura Health, which maintain large care management teams across the state. The most sought-after specialties right now are behavioral health care management, Medicaid and Medicare managed care, and complex case management for chronically ill populations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles63
Top employerSunrise Senior Living
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring28
Work type52% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Freedom Care
Care Manager - 1099 Contract $50 per visit (Denver, CO / Field-based)
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Freedom Care
New 12h ago
Care Manager - 1099 Contract $50 per visit (Denver, CO / Field-based)
Freedom Care
Pueblo, Colorado
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Gentiva
Hospice Patient Care RN Manager
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Gentiva
New 16h ago
Hospice Patient Care RN Manager
Gentiva
Castle Rock, Colorado
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$95k - $110k/yr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Cox Automotive
Senior Manager, Customer Care
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Cox Automotive
New 18h ago
Senior Manager, Customer Care
Cox Automotive
Colorado
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$102k - $169k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Shionogi Inc.
District Manager (DM) – Primary Care – Southwest
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Shionogi Inc.
New 20h ago
District Manager (DM) – Primary Care – Southwest
Shionogi Inc.
Denver, Colorado
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
$165k - $215k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor of Science
201-500

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Opal Manager | Memory Care
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Added 1d ago
Opal Manager | Memory Care
MacKenzie Place Fort Collins
Fort Collins, Colorado
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
$36 - $37.8/hr
Associate's degree

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Care Manager Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Denver
19 jobs
Colorado Springs
5 jobs
Aurora
3 jobs
Longmont
3 jobs
Littleton
3 jobs
Grand Junction
3 jobs
Boulder
2 jobs
Lakewood
2 jobs
Broomfield
2 jobs

Care Manager Job Market in Colorado

A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Sunrise Senior Living
Sunrise Senior Living5 open roles
Optum
Optum4 open roles
UCHealth
UCHealth4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Insurance

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in care manager jobs across Colorado.

  • Active Colorado RN license or Colorado-recognized licensure as a social worker (LSW or LCSW)
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing, social work, or a related health and human services field
  • Certification in case management such as CCM from the Commission for Case Manager Certification
  • Two or more years of clinical or direct care experience in a healthcare or community setting
  • Familiarity with Colorado Medicaid managed care programs and state health coverage guidelines
  • Proficiency with electronic health records and care coordination platforms used in Colorado systems

Care Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a care manager in Colorado?

The most direct path is earning a clinical license in Colorado, either as a registered nurse through the Colorado Board of Nursing or as a licensed social worker through the Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners, since most employers require one or the other. From there, candidates typically gain clinical experience in a hospital, community health, or managed care setting before pursuing the Certified Case Manager credential, which is the most widely recognized certification among Colorado employers.

Which companies hire care managers in Colorado?

Companies currently hiring care managers in Colorado include Sunrise Senior Living, Optum, and UCHealth, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's large integrated health systems and managed care plans generate the most consistent care manager openings in the state.

Which Colorado cities have the most care manager jobs?

Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora have the most care manager openings in Colorado. The Denver metro dominates due to the concentration of major health systems, managed care organizations, and state agency offices headquartered there, while Colorado Springs draws significant volume from its military healthcare infrastructure and growing community health networks, and Aurora's density of hospital campuses and insurance operations adds further openings across the Front Range.

Are there remote care manager jobs in Colorado?

Yes, and more than most clinical roles, because care management is largely phone-based and documentation-driven rather than hands-on. About 48% of care manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how well the role adapts to virtual settings. The functions most commonly done remotely are utilization review, telephonic case management, and care coordination for managed care or insurance plan members.

How can I get hired as a care manager in Colorado with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is starting in a care coordinator or patient navigator role, which large Colorado systems like UCHealth and Kaiser Permanente regularly post as stepping stones into full care management. Community health centers and Colorado county human services departments also hire case managers at the associate level with supervised hours counting toward licensure. Earning your Colorado clinical license early and completing a supervised internship through an accredited program gives candidates a measurable edge when applying to these entry-level openings.

Where can I find and apply to care manager jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to care manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings across health systems, managed care plans, behavioral health organizations, and community agencies. Search the roles that fit your license type and experience level and apply directly to the ones that match.

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