Behavioral Health Care Manager-Collaborative Care

About the role

We’re looking for a dedicated Behavioral Health Care Manager-Collaborative Care to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with primary care providers to identify and treat mental and behavioral health concerns, such as depression and anxiety, as well as assist in developing behavioral health change plans to promote medical compliance.
• Provides psychoeducation and supportive counseling through evidence-based treatment modalities, such as behavioral activation and problem-solving treatment.
• Screens and assesses patients for common mental health conditions and facilitates patient engagement and follow-up care.
• Supports psychiatric medication management, in conjunction with psychiatric consultants and as prescribed by medical providers, focusing on treatment adherence monitoring, side effects, and effectiveness of treatment.
• Provides or facilitates referrals to additional care options, when clinically appropriate.
• Participates in regularly scheduled case consultations with the psychiatric consultant and acts as a liaison between the primary care provider and psychiatry.
• Consultation should focus on patients new to treatment as well as those whose symptoms are not improving despite behavioral/psychiatric intervention.
• Maintains consistent, clinically accurate progress notes related to patient progress and treatment recommendations in hospital EHR as well as state-approved registry.
• Develops and completes relapse prevention self-management plans when clinically appropriate.

Requirements

• Graduate degree from an accredited master’s program in a mental health field.
• NYS license to practice as a mental health professional (LCSW, LMHC, or RN-BSN with psychiatric specialization).
• Conditional NYS license to practice (LMSW, MHC-LP) may also be considered.
• Documented training in brief psychosocial interventions, such as problem-solving treatment.
• Experience in case management, counseling, or mental health services required.
• Knowledge of/experience with the Collaborative Care model preferred.
• Proficiency in brief, evidence-based psychosocial interventions, such as problem-solving treatment.
• Excellent collaboration skills, working effectively with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Experience in case management, counseling, and/or mental health services, ideally with knowledge of the Collaborative Care Model.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• General computer knowledge with the ability to manage clinical documentation responsibilities within an electronic medical record.
• Flexibility and adaptability to both in-person and remote work settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited master’s program in a mental health field.
• NYS license to practice as a mental health professional (LCSW, LMHC, or RN-BSN with psychiatric specialization).
• Conditional NYS license to practice (LMSW, MHC-LP) may also be considered.
• Documented training in brief psychosocial interventions, such as problem-solving treatment.
• Experience in case management, counseling, or mental health services required.
• Knowledge of/experience with the Collaborative Care model preferred.
• Proficiency in brief, evidence-based psychosocial interventions, such as problem-solving treatment.
• Excellent collaboration skills, working effectively with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Experience in case management, counseling, and/or mental health services, ideally with knowledge of the Collaborative Care Model.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• General computer knowledge with the ability to manage clinical documentation responsibilities within an electronic medical record.
• Flexibility and adaptability to both in-person and remote work settings.

Skills

• Graduate degree from an accredited master’s program in a mental health field.
• NYS license to practice as a mental health professional (LCSW, LMHC, or RN-BSN with psychiatric specialization).
• Conditional NYS license to practice (LMSW, MHC-LP) may also be considered.
• Documented training in brief psychosocial interventions, such as problem-solving treatment.
• Experience in case management, counseling, or mental health services required.
• Knowledge of/experience with the Collaborative Care model preferred.
• Proficiency in brief, evidence-based psychosocial interventions, such as problem-solving treatment.
• Excellent collaboration skills, working effectively with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Experience in case management, counseling, and/or mental health services, ideally with knowledge of the Collaborative Care Model.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• General computer knowledge with the ability to manage clinical documentation responsibilities within an electronic medical record.
• Flexibility and adaptability to both in-person and remote work settings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.
• Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System.
• Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs, known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions.

Pay

Salary Range: $55,000-$75,000/year based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexibility to work both in-person and remotely.