Behavioral Health Care Manager- Licensed Medical Social Worker

Location: Fully Remote (must be Texas resident) Reports To: Collaborative Care Program Manager Role Summary: The Behavioral Health Care Manager plays a key role in delivering integrated mental health services within the Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) and Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) frameworks. The Care Manager works in partnership with primary care and behavioral health providers to support patients experiencing mental health concerns, particularly those with chronic illness or comorbid medical conditions. The Care Manager ensures patients receive coordinated, measurement-based, and team-driven care, while also meeting documentation and billing requirements for CoCM or BHI services. Primary Responsibilities: Serve as the central point of contact for patients enrolled in the BHI or CoCM program. Conduct routine behavioral health screenings (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7) and track patient progress over time. Provide patient outreach, psychoeducation, and support between clinical visits. Collaborate with the psychiatric consultant and primary care provider (PCP) to review patient progress and adjust care plans accordingly. Document all patient interactions, screenings, care plan updat…