Behavioral Health Care Manager

Entry level position with on the job training perfect for someone wanting to move into the world of behavioral health but doesn't know where to start. 

POSITION SUMMARY: 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.”

Position: Behavioral Health Care Manager
Location: Bozeman 
Type: Full-Time: 40 hrs./week

Salary: $18.68-$19.89 plus $3.50 Bozeman Locality/hr DOE

ABOUT ONE HEALTH: 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.

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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND 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

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certificates/Licenses:

Required

▪   BLS Certification upon hire

▪   High school diploma or equivalent

▪   Valid driver’s license

Preferred

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

Experience:

Required

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

Preferred

Screening for common behavioral health conditions

Knowledge of assessment and treatment planning

One Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality healthcare and want to be part of a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you! Apply today!