Care Manager Jobs in Kentucky

Care Manager jobs in Kentucky are in steady demand, with strong hiring concentrated in managed care, Medicaid waiver programs, and behavioral health services across the state. Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green are the busiest hiring markets, where large employers like Humana, Baptist Health, and Passport Health Plan consistently staff care management teams. The most sought-after specialties are utilization management, community-based case management, and behavioral health care coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles28
Top employerStepStone Family & Youth Services
Top cityLouisville, KY
Cities hiring19
Work type100% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Contact Center Manager of Customer Care Center
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Contact Center Manager of Customer Care Center
Rotech Healthcare Inc.
Murray, Kentucky
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Attendant Care Manager
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Attendant Care Manager
Freedom Senior Services
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Overseeing health insurance pre-certification
11-50

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Patient Care Manager Assistant/UKHC
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Patient Care Manager Assistant/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
$30 - $53/hr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Foster Care Case Manager
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Foster Care Case Manager
StepStone Family & Youth Services
Florence, Kentucky
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Auto Care Center Service Manager
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Auto Care Center Service Manager
Walmart
Bardstown, Kentucky
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
$19 - $32/hr
High school
10,000+

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Care Manager Jobs by City in Kentucky

Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Louisville
5 jobs
Lexington
3 jobs
Henderson
2 jobs
Prestonsburg
2 jobs
Murray
1 job
Ashland
1 job
Erlanger
1 job
Florence
1 job
Franklin
1 job

Care Manager Job Market in Kentucky

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

Who's Hiring

StepStone Family & Youth Services4 open roles
Walmart3 open roles
KVC Health Systems2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Insurance

What Kentucky Employers Look For

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

  • Active Kentucky licensure as a registered nurse, licensed clinical social worker, or licensed professional clinical counselor
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing, social work, or a related health services field
  • Minimum two years of clinical or case management experience in a healthcare or managed care setting
  • Knowledge of Kentucky Medicaid programs, managed care organizations, and community health resources
  • Proficiency with care management platforms and electronic health record documentation systems
  • Strong care coordination skills with ability to manage high caseloads across diverse patient populations

Care Manager Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a care manager in Kentucky?

Most care manager roles in Kentucky require an active state license in a clinical field, typically as a registered nurse through the Kentucky Board of Nursing or as a licensed clinical social worker through the Kentucky Board of Social Work. Employers also value the Certified Case Manager credential from the Commission for Case Manager Certification. A bachelor's degree in nursing or social work is the standard minimum, with a master's degree preferred for clinical or complex case roles.

Which companies hire care managers in Kentucky?

Employers hiring care managers in Kentucky right now include StepStone Family & Youth Services, Walmart, and KVC Health Systems, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Kentucky's managed care and Medicaid market means health plans, regional hospital systems, and community mental health centers are among the most consistent sources of care manager openings statewide.

Which Kentucky cities have the most care manager jobs?

Louisville, Lexington, and Henderson have the most care manager openings in Kentucky. Louisville drives the largest share of postings as the home base for major health plans and hospital networks, while Lexington's University of Kentucky Health System and regional behavioral health agencies account for strong demand, and Bowling Green's growing healthcare infrastructure supports a steady pipeline of community and clinical care manager roles.

Are there remote care manager jobs in Kentucky?

Yes, and care management has more remote options than many clinical roles because a significant portion of the work, including utilization review, telephonic care coordination, and documentation, can be done off-site. About 0% of care manager openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with fully remote roles most common in utilization management and health plan-based positions rather than community or facility-based roles.

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

The most realistic entry path is lateral movement from a direct clinical role such as a staff nurse, medical social worker, or discharge planner, since Kentucky hospitals and health plans routinely promote internally into care management. Large employers like Baptist Health and University of Kentucky HealthCare hire candidates with clinical licensure even without formal case management experience. Earning the Certified Case Manager credential early and targeting entry-level utilization review or transitional care coordinator postings at Kentucky Medicaid managed care organizations strengthens a first application considerably.

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

You can find and apply to care manager jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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