Behavioral Health Care Manager

Protocol Behavioral Health

1d • $55,000 - $75,000 • Remote

About The Position

Protocol Behavioral Health partners with oncology clinics and cancer centers to provide cancer-specific behavioral health treatment integrated into oncology care. The Behavioral Health Care Manager provides evidence-based treatment to patients with cancer through a Collaborative Care Model. Care is delivered by telehealth, including video and phone, and involves assessment, treatment planning, ongoing progress monitoring, documentation, communication with oncology teams, consultation with a psychiatrist, and maintenance of a patient registry. The role targets 65% patient-facing time and includes training, supervision, and department meetings.

Requirements

• Ability to support a caseload of patients with different diagnoses, backgrounds, and cultures, and varying degrees of acuity.
• Ability to deliver care in a virtual setting.
• Experience supporting patients with suicidal ideation and/or trauma.

Nice To Haves

• Active, unrestricted license to provide mental health treatment in at least one U.S. state is preferred; pre-licensed candidates are also accepted.
• Experience with patients with oncology and/or chronic or serious medical conditions.
• Certification or proficiency to practice in Spanish or Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured assessments of the mental and behavioral health and functioning of oncology patients referred by partner cancer centers and clinics.
• Develop treatment plans based on assessment results using Protocol’s evidence-based modular treatment approach.
• Implement treatment modules and assess progress on an ongoing basis to guide care and make changes as indicated.
• Maintain a patient registry aligned with Collaborative Care Model requirements.
• Participate in weekly consultation meetings with Protocol’s consulting psychiatrist.
• Communicate and collaborate with oncology teams about patient progress and recommendations, and attend care coordination meetings as needed.
• Maintain a patient caseload targeting 65% patient-facing time.
• Participate in initial and ongoing training required by Protocol.
• Use between-session messaging as indicated to support patients.
• Engage in ongoing supervision and department meetings.
• If licensed, maintain licensure in the home state and obtain licensure in other states as requested by Protocol; licensure costs are covered.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Flexible paid time off.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Coverage for continuing education and required license renewals.
• Extensive training in evidence-based treatment modules for cancer patients, with ongoing consultation and professional development opportunities.
• Remote work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed