Behavioral Health Case Manager

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Floating Hospital in New York, NY is seeking a Case Manager to join its Behavioral Health team on a full-time basis. The Case Manager will maintain a patient caseload addressing mental health, substance use, life skills, and overall health needs.

Responsibilities include outreach, eligibility assessment, care coordination across departments, and thorough documentation in the EHR. Strong collaboration with providers, community partners, and crisis response is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with two years of relevant experience; crisis intervention, case management, housing or related experience preferred.
• Experience in high-volume environments and strong telephone skills are essential.
• Proficiency with EHR documentation, medical records and scheduling workflows is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to assess behavioral health needs and determine program eligibility.
• Coordinate same-day referrals and collaborate with primary care providers.
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care.

Skills

Care coordination

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EHR proficiency

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

EHR software

Scheduling systems

Job description

Description

The Floating Hospital, a non-profit healthcare organization located in Long Island City (Queens), is seeking a Case Manager to join its Behavioral Health team on a full-time basis. The Case Manager will be responsible for maintaining a patient caseload of BH patients, including but not limited to mental health concerns, substance abuse concerns, the need for life skills intervention, and comprehensive health concerns.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct patient outreach following referrals to assess behavioral health needs, evaluate symptoms and risk factors, determine program eligibility, and schedule Behavioral Health Intake and Psychiatric Initial Assessment appointments.
• Coordinate same-day referrals and collaborate with primary care providers to ensure timely patient engagement and continuity of care.
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care, strengthen interdepartmental communication, improve patient flow, and promote continuity of care across departments
• Maintained accurate referral and emergency transfer logs while ensuring timely, thorough, and compliant documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Complete comprehensive and timely case management documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Support clinical staff during behavioral health emergencies by assisting with crisis response protocols and patient care coordination.
• Coordinate referrals and appointments for patients requiring higher levels of care or specialized community-based services.
• Conduct monthly provider roster reviews to maintain accurate provider information and support operational efficiency.
• Perform patient outreach for missed appointments, rescheduling visits whenever possible and mailing follow-up letters when phone contact is unsuccessful.
• Collaborate with case managers and multidisciplinary professionals from healthcare providers, hospitals, schools, child welfare agencies, foster care organizations, and community-based organizations to coordinate patient care, facilitate communication, and ensure continuity of services.
• Provide scheduling support in the absence of the Behavioral Health Scheduler by confirming appointments, verifying insurance eligibility, primary care provider information, copayments, outstanding balances, and updating patient demographic information.
• Process pharmacy requests by coordinating prescription refills and medication orders as authorized by psychiatric providers.
• Perform additional administrative, care coordination, and patient support responsibilities as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Demonstrated empathy and cultural sensitivity when serving low-income, homeless, elderly, and underserved individuals and families.
• Extensive knowledge of New York State social service programs, including HRA, SNAP, Public Assistance, WeCARE, Fedcap, housing voucher programs, and other community resources.
• Skilled in care coordination, patient advocacy, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Proficient in Electronic Health Records (EHR), medical documentation, scheduling systems, and behavioral health workflows.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).

Requirements

Background and Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred with two years of relevant experience; direct service experience, especially in crisis intervention, case management, emergency / traditional housing, and substance abuse. Must be used to working in a high-volume environment, must be courteous to all levels of staff and management, and must possess superior telephone skills.