Amber Tempel

Amber Tempel, LCSW, is an experienced mental health professional currently working as a Utilization Review Clinician-Behavioral Health and Behavioral Health Clinical Care Manager at Centene Corporation since August 2023. Previously, Amber served as a Senior Medical Social Worker at Baylor College of Medicine Teen Health Clinic from November 2021 to July 2023. Amber's extensive experience includes roles such as Community Resource Specialist at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Primary Prevention Coordinator at The Bridge, and YES Waiver Wraparound Facilitator at Bluebonnet Trails Community Mental Health. Early career experiences include serving as a Social Work Intern at SMCISD School Age Parenting Program and Communities In Schools of Central Texas, where responsibilities included managing caseloads and providing counseling and support to students. Amber holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Texas State University.