Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Therapist – Behavioral Health Case Manager

LCSW | LMHC | LMFT | Travel-Based | Post-Acute Care | Regional Lead

Location: Regional / Field-Based (Multi-Site Travel Required) Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Behavioral Health Integration (BHI)

About the Role

The Behavioral Health Case Manager (BHCM) is a licensed clinician who provides clinical oversight, intake assessments, and team leadership across multiple post-acute care facilities within an assigned region. This is a travel-based position -- clinicians drive between skilled nursing and post-acute settings on a regular schedule and must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

BHCMs conduct behavioral health intakes and psychosocial assessments, support Value-Based Care initiatives, and serve as the clinical escalation point for Behavioral Health Coordinators (BHCs). The role blends direct clinical work with team leadership and operational accountability.

This position is a strong fit for clinicians who enjoy systems-level impact, interdisciplinary collaboration, and helping shape a growing behavioral health program.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Intakes

• Conduct behavioral health intakes and comprehensive psychosocial assessments
• Perform diagnostic clarification and risk stratification
• Determine program eligibility and level of intervention
• Engage patients and families as clinically appropriate

Regional Team Leadership

• Provide clinical guidance and escalation support to BHCs
• Review documentation for quality, compliance, and consistency
• Support onboarding, coaching, and workflow execution
• Maintain regional coverage and case flow

Care Coordination & Collaboration

• Collaborate with psychiatry, psychology, and medical providers
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning
• Support transitions of care and discharge planning

How Success Is Measured

• Timely completion of intakes and assessments
• Clinical quality and documentation compliance
• Effective support and escalation resolution for BHCs
• Regional workflow stability and case progression
• Strong collaboration with facility and provider partners

Performance expectations are supported through structured onboarding and supervision.

Qualifications

Required

• Active, unrestricted license: LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT
• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
• Medicare-eligible for intake and assessment services
• Minimum 3 years of behavioral health or case management experience
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly between facilities within an assigned region

Preferred

• Post-acute, SNF, or geriatric experience
• Value-Based Care or BHI program experience
• Prior team lead or supervisory experience
• Bilingual a plus