Energy Jobline ZR
Behavioral Health Care Manager in Grand Rapids
Energy Jobline ZR, Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528
Job Description
Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our patients and families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of physician services, home health, and hospice care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation, and best practices. We produce value‑based outcomes by managing chronic disease processes, rehabilitation, and end‑of‑life care.
We live a simple mission:
Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
What does this mean for you?
At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion, and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you, we can build a remarkable place to work.
Exceptional Benefits
Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company Vehicle Program
Flexible Work Schedule
Mentorship Culture
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Mileage Reimbursement
Cutting Edge Technology
Key Responsibilities Behavioral Health Care Managers are core members of the collaborative care team, which includes the patient’s medical provider and psychiatric consultant, as well as the larger primary care or medical team. The Behavioral Health Care Manager is responsible for supporting and coordinating the mental and physical health care of patients on an assigned patient caseload with the patient’s medical provider and, when appropriate, other mental health providers.
In this role you will be responsible for:
Supporting the mental and physical health care of patients
Screening and assessing patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders
Facilitating patient engagement and follow‑up care
Providing patient education about common mental health and substance abuse disorders and the available treatment options
Systematically tracking treatment response and monitoring patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications
Supporting psychotropic medication management as prescribed by medical providers, focusing on treatment adherence monitoring, side effects, and effectiveness of treatment
Providing brief behavioral interventions using evidence‑based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem‑solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate
Providing or facilitating evidence‑based psychosocial treatments
Participating in regularly scheduled caseload consultation with the psychiatric consultant and communicating resulting treatment recommendations to the patient’s medical provider
Tracking patient follow‑up and clinical outcomes using a registry. Documenting in‑person and telephone encounters in the registry and using the system to identify and re‑engage patients
Documenting patient progress and treatment recommendations in the EHR and other required systems to be shared with medical providers, psychiatric consultant, and other treating providers
Facilitating treatment plan changes for patients who are not improving as expected in consultation with the medical provider and the psychiatric consultant
Facilitating referrals for clinically indicated services outside of the organization
Developing and completing relapse prevention self‑management plans with patients who have achieved their treatment goals and are soon to be discharged
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in Social Work, Nursing, or Psychology
Minimum of 2 years of social work or care management experience
Current and valid driver’s license
Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage
Demonstrated knowledge of differential diagnosis of common mental health and/or substance abuse disorders
Experience with screening for common mental health and/or substance abuse disorders
Experience with assessment and treatment planning for common mental health and/or substance use disorders
Experience with evidence‑based counseling techniques
Ability to effectively engage patients in a therapeutic relationship
Demonstrated knowledge of evidence‑based psychosocial treatments and brief behavioral interventions for common mental health disorders
Basic knowledge of psychopharmacology for common mental health disorders within the appropriate scope of practice for the provider filling the role
Desired Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of social work or care management experience
Familiarity with Ethizo Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
Location
Office Location: 770 Kenmoor Ave, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Main Service Area: Grand Rapids and surrounding areas
Hours
Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Pay Range $55,000—$62,000 USD
Background Screening Optimal Care conducts a background screening upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screening is completed by a third‑party administrator, the Michigan Long‑Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.
Reasonable Accommodations We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer Optimal Care is an equal‑opportunity employer.
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We live a simple mission:
Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
What does this mean for you?
At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion, and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you, we can build a remarkable place to work.
Exceptional Benefits
Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company Vehicle Program
Flexible Work Schedule
Mentorship Culture
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Mileage Reimbursement
Cutting Edge Technology
Key Responsibilities Behavioral Health Care Managers are core members of the collaborative care team, which includes the patient’s medical provider and psychiatric consultant, as well as the larger primary care or medical team. The Behavioral Health Care Manager is responsible for supporting and coordinating the mental and physical health care of patients on an assigned patient caseload with the patient’s medical provider and, when appropriate, other mental health providers.
In this role you will be responsible for:
Supporting the mental and physical health care of patients
Screening and assessing patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders
Facilitating patient engagement and follow‑up care
Providing patient education about common mental health and substance abuse disorders and the available treatment options
Systematically tracking treatment response and monitoring patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications
Supporting psychotropic medication management as prescribed by medical providers, focusing on treatment adherence monitoring, side effects, and effectiveness of treatment
Providing brief behavioral interventions using evidence‑based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem‑solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate
Providing or facilitating evidence‑based psychosocial treatments
Participating in regularly scheduled caseload consultation with the psychiatric consultant and communicating resulting treatment recommendations to the patient’s medical provider
Tracking patient follow‑up and clinical outcomes using a registry. Documenting in‑person and telephone encounters in the registry and using the system to identify and re‑engage patients
Documenting patient progress and treatment recommendations in the EHR and other required systems to be shared with medical providers, psychiatric consultant, and other treating providers
Facilitating treatment plan changes for patients who are not improving as expected in consultation with the medical provider and the psychiatric consultant
Facilitating referrals for clinically indicated services outside of the organization
Developing and completing relapse prevention self‑management plans with patients who have achieved their treatment goals and are soon to be discharged
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in Social Work, Nursing, or Psychology
Minimum of 2 years of social work or care management experience
Current and valid driver’s license
Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage
Demonstrated knowledge of differential diagnosis of common mental health and/or substance abuse disorders
Experience with screening for common mental health and/or substance abuse disorders
Experience with assessment and treatment planning for common mental health and/or substance use disorders
Experience with evidence‑based counseling techniques
Ability to effectively engage patients in a therapeutic relationship
Demonstrated knowledge of evidence‑based psychosocial treatments and brief behavioral interventions for common mental health disorders
Basic knowledge of psychopharmacology for common mental health disorders within the appropriate scope of practice for the provider filling the role
Desired Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of social work or care management experience
Familiarity with Ethizo Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
Location
Office Location: 770 Kenmoor Ave, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Main Service Area: Grand Rapids and surrounding areas
Hours
Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Pay Range $55,000—$62,000 USD
Background Screening Optimal Care conducts a background screening upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screening is completed by a third‑party administrator, the Michigan Long‑Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.
Reasonable Accommodations We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer Optimal Care is an equal‑opportunity employer.
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