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Position Highlights
- $7,500 sign on bonus!
- Starting pay $32.80
- Full time 40 hours
- Shift: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
- LCSW, LICSW, LMHC - Required
- Master's Degree in social work or related clinical healthcare field - Required
- Competitive, affordable benefits designed to keep out of pocket costs low
The Behavioral Health Care Manager provides specialized case management for high?risk patients within the Health Collaborative of the Berkshires. This role works closely with patients, families, physicians, and care teams to assess needs, develop proactive care plans, and coordinate services that support optimal functioning and well?being. Responsibilities include assessment, brief intervention, and care management for patients with behavioral health or substance use conditions, as well as those with complex psychosocial needs. Patient encounters may occur by phone, in the office, or in the home. The BH Care Manager monitors care plan effectiveness using data, collaborates regularly with PCP teams and other stakeholders, and ensures timely, coordinated services across departments and care settings.
Experience:
- 2 years experience with a chronically ill population required. Background with all age populations preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in the effective assessment and engagement of individuals with BH/SUD conditions.
- Experience working in a healthcare setting as a member of a professional clinical team required.
- Knowledge of community resources and supports, BH/SUD treatment as well as experience in referral for treatment, support and services is required.
- Experience in providing evidence-based brief interventions to individuals with BH/SUD conditions including: Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, CBT and Problem Solving Tx.
