Behavioral Health Case Manager Jobs in Ohio
Behavioral health case manager jobs in Ohio are actively hiring, with concentrated demand across community mental health centers, Medicaid managed care organizations, hospital systems, and substance use recovery programs. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati are the largest hiring markets, anchored by established employers such as OhioHealth, Cleveland Clinic, and Nationwide Children's Hospital. The most in-demand specialties include crisis intervention, dual-diagnosis case management, and care coordination for Medicaid-enrolled populations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Access Ohio Behavioral Health is seeking Full-Time Case Managers to support our patients for our Delaware office. Case Managers are a vital part of our interdisciplinary team and work to ensure continuity of care, community connection and lasting recovery. This is a field-based position with a 70% productivity standard and requires at least 80% of services to be provided to consumers in their homes, shelters, places of employment, vocational and education settings and other community settings.
Schedule & Pay Scale:
- Full-Time M-F, 40 Hours per Week (no weekends).
-Schedule options include: 8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm
- HS Diploma/Associates- $19-$21 per hour
-Bachelors/Masters- $20-$23 per hour
Qualifications:
-Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in social work/psychology OR associates degree in human services/substance abuse preferred. Will consider experienced case managers with demonstrated work performance and no degree.
-Previous experience in Community Based Behavioral Health, Addiction and Recovery required.
Key Responsibilities:
-Provide case management services for a caseload of clients with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnosis.
-Conduct initial needs assessments and develop individualized care plans.
-Assist clients with accessing community resources, including housing, food security and healthcare.
-Collaborate with therapists, physicians and other team members.
-Maintain accurate documentation of services, progress notes and communications in accordance with agency and licensing standards.
-Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
-Provide education and advocacy to support client stability and self-sufficiency whether in office or out in the community.
Requirements:
- Valid Ohio Driver’s License with no more than 2 points
- Reliable transportation and willingness to transport clients.
- Current automobile liability insurance.
- Clean urine drug screen upon hire (zero tolerance policy).
- Background check upon hire.
- Obtain and approved Ohio Department of Medicaid provider agreement and updated to include agency-level association within 3 days of hire.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Case management: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Access Ohio Behavioral Health is seeking Full-Time Case Managers to support our patients for our Delaware office. Case Managers are a vital part of our interdisciplinary team and work to ensure continuity of care, community connection and lasting recovery. This is a field-based position with a 70% productivity standard and requires at least 80% of services to be provided to consumers in their homes, shelters, places of employment, vocational and education settings and other community settings.
Schedule & Pay Scale:
- Full-Time M-F, 40 Hours per Week (no weekends).
-Schedule options include: 8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm
- HS Diploma/Associates- $19-$21 per hour
-Bachelors/Masters- $20-$23 per hour
Qualifications:
-Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in social work/psychology OR associates degree in human services/substance abuse preferred. Will consider experienced case managers with demonstrated work performance and no degree.
-Previous experience in Community Based Behavioral Health, Addiction and Recovery required.
Key Responsibilities:
-Provide case management services for a caseload of clients with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnosis.
-Conduct initial needs assessments and develop individualized care plans.
-Assist clients with accessing community resources, including housing, food security and healthcare.
-Collaborate with therapists, physicians and other team members.
-Maintain accurate documentation of services, progress notes and communications in accordance with agency and licensing standards.
-Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
-Provide education and advocacy to support client stability and self-sufficiency whether in office or out in the community.
Requirements:
- Valid Ohio Driver’s License with no more than 2 points
- Reliable transportation and willingness to transport clients.
- Current automobile liability insurance.
- Clean urine drug screen upon hire (zero tolerance policy).
- Background check upon hire.
- Obtain and approved Ohio Department of Medicaid provider agreement and updated to include agency-level association within 3 days of hire.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Case management: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
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The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health case manager jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC license or licensure eligibility required
- Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related human services field
- Experience conducting biopsychosocial assessments and developing individualized care plans
- Familiarity with Ohio Medicaid managed care systems, ADAMHS boards, and community resources
- Strong documentation skills and proficiency with electronic health record platforms
- Valid Ohio driver's license and reliable transportation for community-based case visits
Behavioral Health Case Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health case manager in Ohio?
Most behavioral health case manager positions in Ohio require at minimum a bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field, along with an Ohio license such as the LSW or LPC issued through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Candidates pursuing licensure must complete supervised clinical hours and pass the relevant board exam. Some employers in community mental health or Medicaid settings will hire unlicensed candidates who are actively working toward licensure.
Which companies hire behavioral health case managers in Ohio?
Employers hiring behavioral health case managers in Ohio right now include Talbert House, RENAISSANCE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, and ViaQuest, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Ohio's large ADAMHS-funded community mental health boards and integrated health systems consistently post the highest volume of openings across the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most behavioral health case manager jobs?
Cleveland, Ohio, and Toledo have the most behavioral health case manager openings in Ohio. Columbus leads due to its concentration of large health systems, Medicaid managed care headquarters, and state agency offices, while Cleveland and Cincinnati draw demand from major academic medical centers and dense networks of community mental health providers serving urban and surrounding suburban populations.
Are there remote behavioral health case manager jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're limited. The role frequently involves in-person client assessments, home visits, and care coordination that must happen on-site or in the community. About 50% of behavioral health case manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with telephonic case management and utilization review roles being the most commonly offered in a remote format.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health case manager in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for case manager aide, behavioral health technician, or community health worker roles at Ohio ADAMHS-funded agencies or large systems such as OhioHealth and Nationwide Children's Hospital, which regularly hire candidates who are pre-licensure or newly graduated. Completing a supervised field placement at a community mental health center during your degree program builds the documentation and assessment experience Ohio employers look for. Pursuing your LSW application while working in a paraprofessional role accelerates the transition to a full case manager position.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health case manager jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to behavioral health case manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across community mental health, hospital systems, managed care, and recovery support organizations. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly to each employer.
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