Behavioral Health Case Manager | PCMH Care Team

Kaniksu Community Health; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Education assistance

401K match

On-site childcare

In-house healthcare services

Job summary

Kaniksu Community Health in Idaho seeks a Behavioral Health Case Manager to support patients by linking them to health and social services through our PCMH team. This role emphasizes collaboration with behavioral health providers and patient-centered care within a community health setting.

You will work under the Behavioral Health Director, performing triage, care coordination, and crisis support while keeping client files and notes updated and confidential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health or human services and experience in the field of mental health.
• Working knowledge of administrative procedures in federally funded community health centers (preferred).
• Computer skills to maintain client charts and communications within the organization.
• Must pass Idaho Department of Health and Welfare background check (enhanced).
• Knowledge of Medicaid/Optum/Managed Care regulations (preferred).
• Participate in reciprocal feedback from treatment team members.
• Adhere to the NASW code of ethics.
• Knowledge of community resources and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide triage support for individuals identified by medical or mental health providers as needing supportive health/social services.
• Work as a treatment team member.
• Provide crisis response and support when needed.
• Maintain electronic client files and mental health screenings/encounter notes.
• Coordinate identified care needs with supportive services.
• Ensure confidentiality per policy and protect client rights.
• Communicate with treatment team members.
• Make CPS referrals when necessary.
• Follow Professional Code of Ethics.
• Attend staff/Behavioral Health meetings and other necessary meetings.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Carry out other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health or human services

Job description

Kaniksu Community Health in Idaho seeks a Behavioral Health Case Manager to support patients by linking them to health and social services through our PCMH team. This role emphasizes collaboration with behavioral health providers and patient-centered care within a community health setting.

You will work under the Behavioral Health Director, performing triage, care coordination, and crisis support while keeping client files and notes updated and confidential.