Integrated Behavioral Health Care Manager

Optimal Care; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Dental and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Optimal Care seeks a Behavioral Health Care Manager to integrate mental health care into primary care in Jackson, MI. You will manage a defined caseload, perform screenings, and deliver brief, evidence-based interventions within a collaborative care team that includes physicians, psychiatrists, and other behavioral health professionals.

The role requires travel across Jackson and surrounding areas, with weekday hours and a focus on improving access and outcomes for patients with common mental

Qualifications

• Formal education or specialized training in behavioral health (social work, nursing, or psychology).
• Minimum 2 years of social work or behavioral health experience.
• Experience screening for mental health and substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined patient caseload with screenings and brief interventions.
• Coordinate with physicians, psychiatrists, and other team members.
• Track treatment progress and ensure patient engagement in care.
• Support care transitions and connect patients to resources.

Skills

Differential diagnosis knowledge

Assessment and treatment planning

Evidence-based psychosocial treatments

Therapeutic engagement

Evidence-based counseling techniques

Psychopharmacology knowledge

Collaborative care model

Education

Behavioral health education (SW, nursing, or psychology)

Job description

Optimal Care seeks a Behavioral Health Care Manager to integrate mental health care into primary care in Jackson, MI. You will manage a defined caseload, perform screenings, and deliver brief, evidence-based interventions within a collaborative care team that includes physicians, psychiatrists, and other behavioral health professionals.

The role requires travel across Jackson and surrounding areas, with weekday hours and a focus on improving access and outcomes for patients with common mental