Behavioral Health Care Manager - Spanish Speaking

Protocol Behavioral Health

8d • $55,000 - $75,000 • Remote

About The Position

Protocol provides cancer-specific behavioral health treatment to patients by partnering with oncology clinics and cancer centers. The Behavioral Health Care Manager (BHCM) delivers evidence-based treatment to patients with cancer through the Collaborative Care Model, integrated into oncology treatment centers. Care is provided via telehealth by video and phone. The role also includes documenting care, communicating and coordinating with oncology teams, consulting with Protocol’s consulting psychiatrist, maintaining the patient registry, and assessing patient progress. The position supports a caseload targeting 65% patient-facing time. Working days and hours are discussed individually to meet patient needs for Protocol’s cancer-center partnerships. This posting is part of an evergreen talent pipeline; openings may become available as the organization grows.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted, independent license to provide mental health treatment from at least one U.S. state; pre-licensed candidates may be considered for Pacific and Mountain time zones.
• Ability to support a caseload of patients with different diagnoses, backgrounds, cultures, and levels of acuity.
• Ability to deliver care in a virtual setting.
• Experience with patients with oncology and/or chronic or serious medical conditions.
• Experience supporting patients with suicidal ideation and/or trauma.
• Spanish speaking and able to provide care in Spanish.

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 next steps and adjust care 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• Coverage of required continuing education and license renewal costs.
• Licensure costs covered for obtaining additional state licenses requested by Protocol.
• Extensive training in evidence-based treatment modules for cancer patients.
• Ongoing consultation and professional development opportunities aligned with psycho-oncology care.

What This Job Offers

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