Behavioral Health Care Manager
About The Position
Functions as a core member of an integrated behavioral health team that may involve the patient’s primary care provider in a clinic and/or school-based setting while adhering to all applicable state and federal confidentiality requirements. Works under the direction of licensed behavioral health and/or medical providers, is responsible for coordinating referrals, and supporting behavioral health services as outlined in the patient’s treatment plan. One Health has adopted the SAMHSA definition of the term behavioral health as “the promotion of mental health, resilience and well-being; the treatment of mental and substance use disorders; and the support of those who experience and/or are in recovery from these conditions, along with their families and communities.” With multiple clinic sites across Montana and Wyoming, One Health provides medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, and community and public health services to rural populations through an integrated approach to health care.
Requirements
- BLS Certification upon hire
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience in a medical clinic or mental health setting; or
- Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work; including the ability to communicate effectively with others, and work under the direction of a licensed behavioral health and/or medical provider
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university, mental health aide, behavioral health aide, medical assistant, licensed practical nurse, or nursing assistant
- Screening for common behavioral health conditions
- Knowledge of assessment and treatment planning
Responsibilities
- Supports and coordinates behavioral health services with the patient’s integrated care team.
- Assists the integrated care team in collecting information, documentation and/or screeners to be used to determine the patient’s behavioral health needs.
- Engages with patients during warm hand-offs to offer support, education about integrated care, resources, and behavioral health intake processes. Assists with scheduling for initial and follow-up visits.
- Assists patients to access services using approved multi-media platforms.
- Facilitates patient engagement and follow-up
- Tracks patient follow-up and clinical outcome
- Documents encounters in the EHR per One Health Policy, Procedures, and Guidelines.
- Facilitates referrals for clinically indicated services specified on the patient’s treatment plan.
- Participates in all meetings as determined by supervisor.
- Participates in training, reporting, and other requirements of various contracts and grant supported programs implemented by One Healt
Benefits
- Competitive salary reassessed annually
- Choose your coverage benefits package
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- 100% discounted medical health care for employee and 50% for family members
- No nights or weekends for great work-life balance
- Paid time off, extended illness, and holidays
- Retirement plan. Employer match after your first year of service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
