Behavioral Health Case Manager

Engelhard-Medical-Center; Engelhard (NC); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time schedule

Hybrid work arrangement

Rural coastal communities service

Collaborative care environment

Opportunity to shape program

Job summary

Ocracoke Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Case Manager to join our Integrated Care Team on a part-time, hybrid basis in Engelhard/Manteo. Approximately 20 hours per week with a flexible onsite schedule.

You will coordinate referrals, link patients to care, and document in Athena while addressing social determinants of health alongside providers and the Behavioral Health Counselor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field required.
• 1+ year of case management experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with EHR systems (Athena a plus).

Responsibilities

• Receive and manage referrals from PCPs and BH counselors.
• Coordinate care, assess, plan, follow-up, and coordinate resources.
• Connect patients with specialty care and community resources.
• Address social determinants of health such as housing, transportation, and food access.
• Collaborate with care team and document in the EHR (Athena).
• Participate in team meetings and care planning activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Associate degree or pursuing bachelor's degree (within 1 year)

Tools

Athena

Job description

Description

Part-Time: Approximately 20 hours per week

Hybrid: scheduled onsite days each month in Engelhard and Manteo

Pay: $23 - $27 per hour

Ocracoke Health Center, Inc. is currently seeking a Behavioral Health Case Manager to join our Integrated Care Team. This position will work closely with primary medical providers and our Behavioral Health Counselor to provide case management related to referrals, linking patients to care, and addressing social determinants of health.

The position is hybrid and part-time, working approximately 20 hours per week. We are flexible in establishing the onsite schedule and will work with the selected candidate based on their availability and patient needs.

What You’ll Do:

• Receive and manage referrals from primary care providers and behavioral health counselors.
• Coordinate care and provide case management services, including assessment, care planning, follow-up, advocacy, and resource coordination.
• Connect patients with specialty care, behavioral health services, and community resources that support their health and well-being.
• Assist patients in addressing social determinants of health, including barriers related to housing, transportation, food access, financial stability, and other community support needs.
• Collaborate closely with medical providers, behavioral health counselors, and other members of the care team to support patient goals and improve outcomes.
• Provide administrative and care coordination support to the Behavioral Health Counselor and Integrated Care Team.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record (we use Athena).
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and care planning activities.
• Deliver patient-centered, culturally responsive services that respect the unique needs and circumstances of each individual.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field required.
• Candidates with an associate degree or actively pursuing a bachelor's degree and expected to graduate within one year may be considered.
• One or more years of experience in case management preferred, particularly in a community-based or healthcare setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with and/or ability to learn and use electronic health record systems (Athena experience is a plus).
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and professionalism.
• Knowledge of community resources and human service systems across the lifespan.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients, healthcare providers, community partners, and other members of the care team.

Why Join Our Team?

• Flexible part-time schedule
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Opportunity to serve patients in rural coastal communities
• Collaborative, team-based care environment
• Opportunity to help shape an expanding integrated behavioral health program

Ocracoke Health Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing high-quality, patient-centered care to the communities we serve.