Behavioral Health Coordinator

Actalent; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Coordinator to assist members in navigating behavioral health and substance use treatment services. You will connect individuals with providers, coordinate care, and perform outreach to keep members engaged and supported throughout their treatment journey.

The role emphasizes remote work, strong communication, and collaboration with providers, social workers, and community resources to improve outcomes for underserved populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in behavioral health, care coordination, case management, managed care, or social services.
• Knowledge of mental health and substance use resources.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Connect members with behavioral health providers and assist with appointment scheduling.
• Conduct outreach and follow-up with members facing barriers to care.
• Educate members on available benefits, treatment options, and community resources.
• Coordinate care with providers, social workers, and community organizations.
• Facilitate referrals and ensure timely access to services.
• Connect members with support resources, including transportation, housing, and social services.
• Monitor member engagement and maintain accurate documentation.
• Manage caseloads and prioritize follow-up activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to improve member outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Behavioral Health Coordinator

Make a difference in people's lives by helping them access the behavioral health services and support they need.

We are seeking a compassionate and organized Behavioral Health Coordinator to support members in navigating mental health and substance use treatment services. In this role, you'll connect individuals with providers, coordinate care across healthcare and community resources, and provide ongoing outreach to ensure members remain engaged in treatment and receive timely support.

Responsibilities

• Connect members with behavioral health providers and assist with appointment scheduling.
• Conduct outreach and follow-up with members facing barriers to care.
• Educate members on available benefits, treatment options, and community resources.
• Coordinate care with providers, social workers, and community organizations.
• Facilitate referrals and ensure timely access to services.
• Connect members with support resources, including transportation, housing, and social services.
• Monitor member engagement and maintain accurate documentation.
• Manage caseloads and prioritize follow-up activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to improve member outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in behavioral health, care coordination, case management, managed care, or social services.
• Knowledge of mental health and substance use resources.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.

Preferred

• Master's degree (MSW, Counseling, Psychology, or related field).
• Experience working with Medicaid/Medi-Cal populations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Work Environment

Fully remote position supporting members through phone, video, and digital communication. Ideal for professionals passionate about improving access to care and helping underserved populations achieve better health outcomes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Santa Barbara, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $38.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.