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Behavioral Health Manager jobs are open across community mental health centers, hospitals, substance use treatment programs, and managed care organizations, at levels from clinical supervisor to director, with specializations in crisis services, outpatient care, and integrated behavioral health. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Haven Detox Tulsa is our newest location opening in Tulsa, OK. Our brand-new dual-diagnosis behavioral health treatment center is seeking dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) to join our growing team. BHTs play a critical role in supporting clients through their recovery journey by maintaining safety, providing structure, and ensuring a therapeutic environment. The ideal candidate will be patient-centered, dependable, and passionate about working with individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.
Schedule:
All shifts available
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct support, supervision, and guidance to clients throughout daily programming and facility routines.
- Conduct and document regular client observations in accordance with program policies and state regulations.
- Assist clients with daily living activities, transportation needs, and participation in scheduled groups or appointments.
- Support clinical and medical staff with crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and maintaining a safe milieu.
- Facilitate community meetings, educational groups, or recreational activities as assigned.
- Perform client intakes, orientation, belongings searches, and room checks following facility protocols.
- Ensure all documentation—including notes, logs, and incident reports—is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Model healthy boundaries and encourage recovery-focused behaviors and decision-making.
- Assist with urine drug screens, breathalyzers, vitals, and other monitoring procedures when needed.
- Maintain facility cleanliness, order, and safety standards throughout all shifts.
- Transport clients safely to appointments, outings, or meetings (valid driver’s license required).
Qualifications
- Prior experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, residential care, or a related field preferred but not required—training provided.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate calmly, clearly, and professionally.
- Ability to manage high-stress situations, including crises or behavioral escalations.
- Reliability, professionalism, and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Basic computer skills for documentation and communication.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- Must be able to pass a background check, drug screening, and any required state credentialing or onboarding processes.
Schedule & Work Environment
- Full-time positions available across multiple shifts (day, evening, overnight).
- Fast-paced residential or inpatient setting with supportive leadership and training.
- Opportunities for growth as the program expands.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- drivers license (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation72
- US Department of Veterans Affairs64
- Horizon Health57
- Ascension53
- ANGELS CARE53A
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services80
- Education15
- Insurance8
- Technology & Software8
- Government & Public Sector4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health manager jobs.
- Active clinical licensure such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent in the state of employment
- Minimum of three to five years of clinical experience in behavioral health settings
- Previous supervisory or program management experience overseeing licensed clinical staff
- Familiarity with Medicaid compliance, billing regulations, and managed care documentation standards
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Credible, Netsmart myAvatar, or Epic
- Knowledge of CARF or Joint Commission accreditation standards and quality improvement processes
Tips for Your Behavioral Health Manager Job Search
Quantify your clinical supervision numbers
Hiring managers want to see how many clinicians you supervised and the size of the caseloads your team carried. Replace vague phrases like 'led a team' with specifics about staff count, session volume, and outcomes you can attribute to your oversight.
List your licensure and required credentials first
Behavioral health manager postings almost always require an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent licensure as a hard filter. Put your license type, state, and expiration year in a dedicated credentials line near the top of your resume so screeners find it instantly.
Target openings by funding source and population
Medicaid-funded community mental health centers, VA-affiliated programs, and private managed care organizations each operate very differently. Search for roles by the population you know best, whether that is adults with severe mental illness, youth, or co-occurring disorders, to match your experience to the employer's actual needs.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists behavioral health manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare concrete compliance and QA examples
Interview panels at behavioral health organizations routinely ask about CARF or Joint Commission accreditation experience, Medicaid billing compliance, and quality assurance processes. Have a specific story ready for each, naming the standard, the gap you identified, and the measurable result your fix produced.
Negotiate beyond base pay at offer stage
Behavioral health manager offers at nonprofits and community health centers often have limited base salary flexibility but more room on continuing education stipends, licensure reimbursement, student loan repayment programs, and additional supervision hours toward advanced licensure. Ask about each line item separately rather than negotiating a single number.
Behavioral Health Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most behavioral health managers?
The companies hiring the most behavioral health managers right now include Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Horizon Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Arizona, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistently strong at community mental health centers, integrated health systems, and managed behavioral health organizations.
How many behavioral health manager jobs are remote?
About 24% of behavioral health manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote options most concentrated in utilization review, care management, and telehealth program oversight roles. Positions that require direct supervision of in-person clinical staff or facility-based program oversight are far more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a behavioral health manager?
Most behavioral health managers start by earning a master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related clinical field, then obtaining full independent clinical licensure in their state. From there, building several years of direct clinical experience is essential before moving into a supervisory role. Many candidates take on lead clinician or clinical supervisor positions first to develop the program oversight, compliance, and staff management skills that manager-level roles require.
Can you get hired as a behavioral health manager with little management experience?
Yes, especially if you can demonstrate informal leadership in your clinical career. Employers hiring candidates with limited direct management experience typically look for evidence of clinical supervision, committee participation, quality improvement projects, or mentoring newer staff. Framing those contributions clearly on your resume and in interviews can close the gap, particularly at smaller community programs that promote internally and value strong clinical credibility over formal management titles.
What does the behavioral health manager interview process look like?
Most interview processes include an initial phone screen with HR or a recruiter, followed by a panel interview with clinical leadership and often a program director or executive. Candidates are typically asked behavioral and situational questions covering staff supervision, compliance challenges, and crisis management scenarios. Some organizations add a practical component such as reviewing a sample case or presenting a quality improvement proposal before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health manager jobs?
You can find and apply to behavioral health manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your licensure, experience level, and preferred setting, and apply directly to each listing.
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