Case Manager Jobs in Kentucky
Case manager jobs in Kentucky are concentrated in behavioral health, Medicaid managed care, and hospital discharge planning, with consistent demand from entry-level to senior clinical case manager roles. Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green are the busiest hiring markets, anchored by employers such as Humana, Baptist Health, and UK HealthCare. The most in-demand specialties include substance use disorder case management, long-term services and supports coordination, and utilization review. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to treat every day, and every person, as a sacred opportunity to serve. Guided by the Golden Rule, we offer respectful, kind, and empathetic care that uplifts seniors, supports families, and strengthens our community.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the heartbeat of the communities we serve through compassionate care, so every person feels seen, valued, and at home.
The Opportunity
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Case Manager specializing in Medicaid and HCB Waiver Services. This is not just case management, it's life-changing advocacy that empowers vulnerable adults to live independently and thrive in their communities.
What makes this role unique:
- Hybrid flexibility Balance office coordination with meaningful home visits
- Sacred impact Turn care plans into real independence for Kentucky seniors.
- Local connection Serve your own southcentral Kentucky community.
- Expert development Structured training with waiverspecific guidance
- Missiondriven culture Work with a team that genuinely lives the Golden Rule
What You'll Do
Leading Person-Centered Care
- Coordinate personalized care plans that empower participants to remain safely at home.
- Complete comprehensive assessments and develop Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) per Kentucky Medicaid requirements (907 KAR 7:010)
- Conduct regular home and community visits to monitor health, safety, satisfaction, and goal progress.
- Advocate for participant preferences and rights, facilitating informed choices.
- Coordinate services across Golden Years programs and external providers (attendant care, transportation, therapies) within authorized scopes.
Ensure Regulatory Excellence
- Maintain compliance with Kentucky Medicaid/HCB Waiver regulations, including conflictfree case management requirements.
- Complete all assessments, ISPs, reviews, and progress notes within mandated timeframes.
- Document contacts, visits, coordination, and critical incidents for audit readiness.
- Review service utilization, identifying and correcting under or overutilization.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and corrective actions.
The Work Environment
Hybrid Model: Combination of office-based work (documentation, virtual meetings at Edmonton location) and field work (home/community visits throughout service area)
Schedule: Full-time, standard weekdays with flexibility for participant visits
Travel: Local travel within service area required; reliable transportation essential. Travel areas to include Barren/Metcalfe and surrounding counties.
Location Preference
We strongly prefer candidates residing in counties listed above.
Local knowledge and proximity strengthen relationships with participants and enable responsive, community-connected care.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in social work, nursing, human services, or related field (preferred)
- Experience in case management, care coordination, or waiver services (required)
- Knowledge of personcentered planning and conflictfree case management
- Strong assessment, planning, and problemsolving skills balancing participant choice, safety, and regulations.
- Excellent written/verbal communication for documentation and stakeholder interactions
- Organized time management for caseloads, deadlines, and accurate records
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (Travel is required)
- Current auto insurance
Highly Valued
- Kentucky Medicaid/HCB Waiver experience
- Familiarity with 907 KAR 7:010 requirements
- Cultural competence working with diverse populations.
- Electronic health record system experience
Pre-Employment Requirements
All candidates must successfully complete:
- Criminal background check
- Drug screen
- TB test
- Driver's license and auto insurance verification
Timeline: Formal offers require acceptance and onboarding completion within 48 hours.
Cultural Expectations
We expect every team member to:
- Live out the Golden Rule with participants, families, and teammates daily
- Demonstrate respect, kindness, and empathy consistently.
- Support safe, choicedriven services that honor dignity and independence.
- Embody servant leadership, putting participants' goals at the center.
Contact:
Call 270-432-2044 to speak with Team Care leadership (McKenzie or Brandy)
Golden Years Adult Day Healthcare (ADHC) 903 W Stockton Street, Edmonton, KY 42129
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What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in case manager jobs across Kentucky.
- Active Kentucky licensure as an RN, LCSW, or LCSW-A or license eligible in Kentucky
- Bachelor's degree in social work, nursing, or a closely related human services field
- Experience working with Medicaid populations or managed care organizations preferred
- Case Management Certification (CCM) required or expected within one year of hire
- Familiarity with Kentucky Medicaid waiver programs and state reporting requirements
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems and care management software platforms
Case Manager Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a case manager in Kentucky?
Most case manager roles in Kentucky require either a licensed clinical credential or a human services degree, depending on the setting. Clinical positions in hospitals and managed care typically require an active Kentucky RN, LCSW, or LCSW-A license issued through the Kentucky Board of Nursing or the Kentucky Board of Social Work. Non-clinical coordinator roles often accept a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field, sometimes paired with the Certified Case Manager credential.
Which companies hire case managers in Kentucky?
Companies currently hiring case managers in Kentucky include Pathways, Volunteers of America Mid-States, and Commonwealth of Kentucky, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Kentucky's large Medicaid managed care presence and its concentration of regional hospital systems means hiring is consistent across both insurance-side and direct care settings throughout the state.
Which Kentucky cities have the most case manager jobs?
Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green have the most case manager openings in Kentucky. Louisville drives the largest share of listings, anchored by Humana's headquarters and the Baptist Health and Norton Healthcare systems, while Lexington's volume reflects UK HealthCare and a dense behavioral health provider network, and Bowling Green draws openings from regional hospital growth and expanding Medicaid managed care operations in south-central Kentucky.
Are there remote case manager jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, and more than many clinical roles allow. About 50% of case manager openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of utilization review and insurance-side case management. Roles with the highest remote availability tend to be telephonic care coordination and Medicaid managed care positions, while hospital discharge planners and community-based coordinators remain primarily on-site.
How can I get hired as a case manager in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a care coordinator or patient navigator role, which large Kentucky employers such as Humana, Baptist Health, and Kentucky One Health use as a pipeline for case management staff. New graduates with a social work or nursing degree can target community mental health centers and federally qualified health centers, which regularly hire associate-level staff for Medicaid waiver coordination. Earning the Certified Case Manager credential early and gaining any field experience in behavioral health or discharge planning gives applicants a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to case manager jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to case manager jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the roles available, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly through each listing.
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