Behavioral Health Case Manager Jobs
Behavioral Health Case Manager jobs are open across hospital systems, community mental health centers, managed care organizations, and nonprofit agencies, from entry-level to senior and supervisory roles, with specializations in crisis intervention, substance use disorder, and dual-diagnosis populations. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision of the Human Services Supervisor – Behavioral Health, this position provides Adult Mental Health Targeted Case Management (TCM) services to adults with serious and persistent mental illness, including individuals under court commitment for mental illness or chemical dependency. The Social Worker – Behavioral Health Case Manager supports the mission of Blue Earth County Human Services by connecting individuals to services that promote stability, recovery, and community participation.
Responsibilities include assessing client needs, developing person-centered service plans, coordinating and monitoring services, facilitating access to community resources, providing crisis support, and ensuring compliance with court-ordered services. This position also participates in discharge planning, monitors court commitments, and engages in ongoing professional development.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides Adult Mental Health Targeted Case Management Services in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and Department of Human Services guidelines. Meets with clients to assess strengths, service needs, and needed community supports. Develops person-centered case plan and goals. Coordinates and monitors the provision of services between clients and service providers to ensure services are being provided, utilized, and effectively meet the needs of clients. Provides case management services including assessment, planning, referral/linkage to community-based services and monitoring/service coordination. Opens, maintains, and closes case files. Case management services may include helping the client obtain needed mental health services, social services, educational services, health services, vocational services, recreational services, and related services in areas such as housing services, advocacy, transportation, and legal services. Travels to appointments within and outside of Blue Earth County as required.
- Develops and updates Functional Assessments (FA), Individual Community Support Plans (ICSP), and General Service Plans in collaboration with clients, families, providers, and other stakeholders. Ensures plans reflect client needs and comply with program requirements.
- Maintains accurate, timely documentation of client contacts, services, and activities. Completes required reports, data privacy forms, and releases of information. Assists with scheduling diagnostic assessments and tracking billable and non-billable activities.
- Monitors court commitments and compliance with mental health and/or chemical health services and treatments ordered by the Court. Writes reports to the court as mandated by statute.
- Participates in discharge planning by coordinating with clients and facility staff to identify support needs, develop discharge goals/plans, and facilitate referrals and appointments.
- Provides crisis assistance by identifying and accessing additional support services during times of mental health crisis.
- Promotes a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
- Engages positively with both internal and external customers. Communicates and interacts effectively and respectfully with colleagues, supervisors, representatives from other organizations, and the public.
- Performs the physical and mental demands of the position.
- Attends work during regularly scheduled hours.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs intake duties as assigned by obtaining information from clients to determine service needs. Assists clients to obtain information about local resources and provides referrals as needed.
- Assists with completing pre-petition screening for court commitment as needed.
- Participates in professional staff development. Participates in training and education opportunities to maintain and improve proficiency. Attends and participates in professional organizations. Associates with employees and departments from other counties and states for collaboration.
- Performs other related functions as apparent or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university; and
- 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to adults with mental illness; or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience providing Adult Mental Health Targeted Case Management Services in a county human services agency.
- Proficient in understanding and speaking languages other than English, such as Spanish, Somali, Chinese, Sudanese, and Arabic, among others.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Must successfully pass a background check.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license to drive in the State of Minnesota, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel to client homes and community locations as required.
- Must comply with all federal and state laws and organizational and departmental policies and regulations.
- Must adhere to data practices policies and standards regarding non-public data. Access to non-public data must be limited to what is necessary to perform job duties. Employees must take reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access and ensure secure storage of data in accordance with county policies and Minnesota Statutes.
HOURS OF WORK
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position allows for flexible hours and may require some evening and weekend hours. This position may require limited participation in an on-call rotation, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays to respond to urgent needs.
DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision of the Human Services Supervisor – Behavioral Health, this position provides Adult Mental Health Targeted Case Management (TCM) services to adults with serious and persistent mental illness, including individuals under court commitment for mental illness or chemical dependency. The Social Worker – Behavioral Health Case Manager supports the mission of Blue Earth County Human Services by connecting individuals to services that promote stability, recovery, and community participation.
Responsibilities include assessing client needs, developing person-centered service plans, coordinating and monitoring services, facilitating access to community resources, providing crisis support, and ensuring compliance with court-ordered services. This position also participates in discharge planning, monitors court commitments, and engages in ongoing professional development.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides Adult Mental Health Targeted Case Management Services in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and Department of Human Services guidelines. Meets with clients to assess strengths, service needs, and needed community supports. Develops person-centered case plan and goals. Coordinates and monitors the provision of services between clients and service providers to ensure services are being provided, utilized, and effectively meet the needs of clients. Provides case management services including assessment, planning, referral/linkage to community-based services and monitoring/service coordination. Opens, maintains, and closes case files. Case management services may include helping the client obtain needed mental health services, social services, educational services, health services, vocational services, recreational services, and related services in areas such as housing services, advocacy, transportation, and legal services. Travels to appointments within and outside of Blue Earth County as required.
- Develops and updates Functional Assessments (FA), Individual Community Support Plans (ICSP), and General Service Plans in collaboration with clients, families, providers, and other stakeholders. Ensures plans reflect client needs and comply with program requirements.
- Maintains accurate, timely documentation of client contacts, services, and activities. Completes required reports, data privacy forms, and releases of information. Assists with scheduling diagnostic assessments and tracking billable and non-billable activities.
- Monitors court commitments and compliance with mental health and/or chemical health services and treatments ordered by the Court. Writes reports to the court as mandated by statute.
- Participates in discharge planning by coordinating with clients and facility staff to identify support needs, develop discharge goals/plans, and facilitate referrals and appointments.
- Provides crisis assistance by identifying and accessing additional support services during times of mental health crisis.
- Promotes a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
- Engages positively with both internal and external customers. Communicates and interacts effectively and respectfully with colleagues, supervisors, representatives from other organizations, and the public.
- Performs the physical and mental demands of the position.
- Attends work during regularly scheduled hours.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs intake duties as assigned by obtaining information from clients to determine service needs. Assists clients to obtain information about local resources and provides referrals as needed.
- Assists with completing pre-petition screening for court commitment as needed.
- Participates in professional staff development. Participates in training and education opportunities to maintain and improve proficiency. Attends and participates in professional organizations. Associates with employees and departments from other counties and states for collaboration.
- Performs other related functions as apparent or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university; and
- 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to adults with mental illness; or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience providing Adult Mental Health Targeted Case Management Services in a county human services agency.
- Proficient in understanding and speaking languages other than English, such as Spanish, Somali, Chinese, Sudanese, and Arabic, among others.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Must successfully pass a background check.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license to drive in the State of Minnesota, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel to client homes and community locations as required.
- Must comply with all federal and state laws and organizational and departmental policies and regulations.
- Must adhere to data practices policies and standards regarding non-public data. Access to non-public data must be limited to what is necessary to perform job duties. Employees must take reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access and ensure secure storage of data in accordance with county policies and Minnesota Statutes.
HOURS OF WORK
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position allows for flexible hours and may require some evening and weekend hours. This position may require limited participation in an on-call rotation, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays to respond to urgent needs.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- The People Concern18
- Centerstone10
- CVS Health9
- Eliot Community Human Services7
- Gandara Center6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services115
- Non-Profit & Social Services31
- Education10
- Construction & Real Estate2
- Government & Public Sector2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health case manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field
- Active state licensure such as LSW, LCSW, LPC, or equivalent credential
- Experience developing and implementing individualized care plans for behavioral health populations
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Credible
- Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and managed care authorization and utilization review processes
- Case Manager Certification (CCM) or willingness to obtain certification within a defined period
Tips for Your Behavioral Health Case Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to care coordination metrics
Hiring managers want to see caseload size, discharge planning outcomes, and care plan completion rates, not just job duties. Quantify your impact wherever you can, even if your numbers come from internal reports rather than published data.
List every licensure and certification you hold
CCM, CDCES, CADC, and state-specific licenses like LSW or LPC can filter you in or out of applicant tracking systems before a human reads your resume. Put credentials directly after your name and again in the skills section.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists behavioral health case manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by payer mix and population served
A Medicaid-focused community mental health role requires very different daily skills than a commercial-payer utilization management position. Knowing which population you want to work with before you apply helps you target openings where your experience is a direct match.
Prepare to explain your documentation system
Interviewers for behavioral health case manager roles almost always ask how you manage high caseloads and stay current on case notes. Come ready to walk through your actual workflow, including which EHR platforms you've used and how you prioritize urgent versus routine contacts.
Negotiate start date around credentialing timelines
If an offer requires you to complete payer credentialing or a background check through a state registry, ask for a start date that gives you enough runway. Rushing credentialing is one of the most common reasons new hires miss their intended start date in this field.
Behavioral Health Case Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most behavioral health case managers?
The companies hiring the most behavioral health case managers right now include The People Concern, Centerstone, and CVS Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Managed care organizations and large hospital systems consistently account for a significant portion of active postings nationwide.
How many behavioral health case manager jobs are remote?
About 5% of behavioral health case manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, a share driven largely by telephonic case management and utilization review roles at managed care organizations and insurance payers. Positions that require in-person home visits, crisis response, or direct community outreach are far less likely to be offered remotely.
How do you become a behavioral health case manager?
Most behavioral health case manager roles require at minimum a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling, with many employers preferring a master's degree. After completing your degree, you obtain the relevant state licensure for your discipline, gain clinical or case coordination experience in a behavioral health setting, and can then pursue the Certified Case Manager credential to strengthen your candidacy for senior or specialized roles.
Can you get a behavioral health case manager job with little experience?
Entry-level behavioral health case manager positions do exist, particularly at community mental health centers, peer support programs, and nonprofit agencies that value lived experience alongside academic credentials. Internships completed during a social work or counseling program count as relevant experience, and roles titled care coordinator or community health worker can serve as direct stepping stones into a full case manager title.
What does the behavioral health case manager interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a phone screen from HR focused on licensure, availability, and caseload experience, followed by a video or in-person interview with a clinical supervisor that includes scenario-based questions about crisis situations and documentation practices. Some employers add a second round with a care team lead or medical director, and roles at managed care organizations may also include a brief assessment of your knowledge of authorization and utilization review processes.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health case manager jobs?
You can find and apply to behavioral health case manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your licensure, population focus, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing.
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