Behavioral Health Case Management Manager manages a staff of case managers responsible for emotional, mental or psychological patient care coordination. Evaluates performance of case managers. Being a Behavioral Health Case Management Manager ensures care provided is in accordance with clinical guidelines and organizational standards. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Behavioral Health Case Management Manager typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Behavioral Health Case Management Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Behavioral Health Case Management Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Title: Behavioral Health Case Manager
Department: Behavioral Health Services
Location: La Junta Integrated Care Clinic
Position Type: Full-Time
Pay Unit: Hourly
Job Summary:
Primary responsibility is to provide community support services to patients with significant mental illness by coordinating care and providing life skills training that appropriately meets their needs and reduces barriers to health care services and daily life struggles that will help the patient to further optimize their overall well-being.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Knowledge and Skills:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field from an accredited institution. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree or higher in a non-related field may be considered if they have one year in the health field.
Requirements and Conditions:
Pay Range: Hourly – Min: $20.75 – Max: $26.24 (based on qualifications and experience)
Benefits:
Applications must be submitted by: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
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