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 roles48
Top employerAbbVie
Top cityLouisville, KY
Cities hiring20
Work type55% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Reema Health
Care Team Manager - Community Health
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Reema Health
New 7h ago
Care Team Manager - Community Health
Reema Health
Louisville, Kentucky
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$73k - $80k/yr
Hybrid
Managed case managers

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Reema Health
Care Team Manager - Community Health
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Reema Health
New 7h ago
Care Team Manager - Community Health
Reema Health
Lexington, Kentucky
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$73k - $80k/yr
Hybrid
Managed case managers

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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
Kentucky
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$102k - $169k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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CenterWell
Care Manager, Telephonic Nurse
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CenterWell
Added 1d ago
Care Manager, Telephonic Nurse
CenterWell
Kentucky
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$71k - $98k/yr
Remote (US)
Managed care
1,001-5,000

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Centerpoint Health
Manager (RN) - Progressive Care & Intensive Care Unit
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Centerpoint Health
Added 1d ago
Manager (RN) - Progressive Care & Intensive Care Unit
Centerpoint Health
Winchester, Kentucky
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Nursing
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

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Care Manager Jobs by City in Kentucky

Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Louisville
16 jobs
Lexington
6 jobs
Owensboro
4 jobs
Richmond
2 jobs
Rush
1 job
Corbin
1 job
London
1 job
Danville
1 job
Hartford
1 job

Care Manager Job Market in Kentucky

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

Who's Hiring

AbbVie
AbbVie4 open roles
Humana
Humana4 open roles
Necco
Necco3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Education
  • Medical Devices
  • Consulting & Professional Services

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 AbbVie, Humana, and Necco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 Kentucky 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 45% of care manager openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of August 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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