LPN Care Manager: Behavioral Health Care Coordinator

AltaPointe Health; Mobile (AL); Remote; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaPointe Health in Mobile, AL seeks a Care Manager to coordinate clinical care across internal programs and external providers. You will review charts, document in the Care Manager System, and support treatment planning, referrals, and transition care.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in behavioral health, a relevant degree or equivalent experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently within an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, human services, nursing, public health, or related field preferred -or- 4 years of experience in behavioral health, care coordination, case management, or related healthcare service delivery.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in behavioral health, care coordination, or related healthcare service delivery.
• Experience with high-need populations (SMI, SED, SUD) strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in navigating and documenting within electronic health records (EHR), including coordination systems like Avatar or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, including ability to document accurately and follow up on tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Review charts and document care coordination in the Care Manager System.
• Coordinate physical, behavioral, and social health services across internal programs and external providers.
• Facilitate client access to community-based services such as housing, benefits, employment supports, and substance use care.
• Ensure referrals are generated, tracked, and closed with appropriate documentation.
• Monitor client risk levels and report significant changes to the treatment team.
• Assist with treatment plan implementation and updates as client needs change.
• Manage assigned client caseloads and participate in team huddles and case discussions.
• Ensure documentation meets agency and Medicaid standards.

Skills

Behavioral health knowledge

EHR documentation

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field

High School diploma + 4 years related experience

Tools

Avatar

Job description

AltaPointe Health in Mobile, AL seeks a Care Manager to coordinate clinical care across internal programs and external providers. You will review charts, document in the Care Manager System, and support treatment planning, referrals, and transition care.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in behavioral health, a relevant degree or equivalent experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently within an interdisciplinary team.