Positions are based out of North Adams and Pittsfield and may require travel between both locations. Weekdays, 1st shift!

REGISTERED NURSES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!!! 

General Description

The Care Manager oversees the delivery of care coordination and management services provided by Care Coordinators and Community Health Workers on the BH CP team to which they are assigned. The Care Manager further delivers care coordination services for enrollees. This individual works under the direction of the Behavioral Health Community Partner (BH CP) Program Director. Care Managers may have expertise in Social Work or Nursing and will work together to meet the holistic, person-centered needs of enrollees.

The Care Manager ensures staff compliance with BH CP contract requirements primarily to include BH CP Care Coordinators and Community Health Workers.  The Care Manager ensures that enrollees are engaged in BH CP program activities through the Care Coordinators and Community Health Workers and through their own efforts to deliver fully integrated, coordinated care management services.  

Qualifications

• Clinician credentials may include:
• License in Social Work (LCSW), independent Social Work (LICSW), Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) or LMFT or LADC I preferred with requirement to obtain highest level of licensure within 6 months of eligibility date; OR
• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or other clinical concentration required

OR

• Registered Nurse

Also:

• Diagnostic and treatment knowledge of behavioral health and medical conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff in an outreach-based job with significant focus on productivity
• Demonstrated ability to offer leadership to, and work with, an interdisciplinary team
• Experience providing person-centered care coordination and care management to adults with mental illness and substance use disorders as well as chronic co-morbid medical conditions
• Experience with accessing local resources, navigating health, behavioral health, and substance abuse treatment systems, as well as a strong familiarity with community-based resources and services.
• Managerial experience overseeing clinical and non-clinical staff preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a reliable, properly insured vehicle required.