Behavioral Health Care Manager

Ascension; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Ascension St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK seeks a Behavioral Health Clinician to perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop evidence-based therapy plans. Located in the Total Quality Management department, this on-site role supports hospital patients within a multidisciplinary team.

The schedule is full-time, Monday–Friday, offering a structured pathway for professional growth. You will deliver crisis intervention and health coaching, collaborate on therapy plans, and contribute

Qualifications

• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred.
• Counselor preferred.
• Social Worker preferred.
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Additional Preferences: Personalized behavioral health coaching and crisis intervention experience a plus
• Degree in Social Work or Psychology a plus

Responsibilities

• Assess and Evaluate Patients: Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments for hospital patients to identify mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and immediate care needs.
• Develop Therapy Plans: Formulate personalized, evidence-based treatment and therapy plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary medical team.
• Provide Crisis Intervention: Deliver immediate crisis intervention and stabilization for patients experiencing acute distress, including rigorous risk assessments for suicidal ideation.
• Deliver Health Coaching: Offer tailored, one‑on‑one behavioral health coaching to support patients in developing coping strategies and achieving long‑term wellness goals.

Skills

Behavioral health assessments

Crisis intervention

Treatment planning

Health coaching

Risk assessment

Education

Associate's degree in related field

Job description

• Locations 1924 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK, 74104, US (On-site)

Benefits Statement

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Job Description

Location:Tulsa, OK

Facility:Ascension St. John Medical Center

Department: Total Quality Management

Schedule:Full-time | Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Assess and Evaluate Patients: Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments for hospital patients to identify mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and immediate care needs.
• Develop Therapy Plans: Formulate personalized, evidence-based treatment and therapy plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary medical team.
• Provide Crisis Intervention: Deliver immediate crisis intervention and stabilization for patients experiencing acute distress, including rigorous risk assessments for suicidal ideation.
• Deliver Health Coaching: Offer tailored, one‑on‑one behavioral health coaching to support patients in developing coping strategies and achieving long‑term wellness goals.

What minimum qualifications you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred.
• Counselor preferred.
• Social Worker preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences:

• Personalized behavioral health coaching and crisis intervention experience a plus
• Degree in Social Work or Psychology a plus

Why Join Our Team

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.