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INTRODUCTION
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
ABOUT THE JOB
This position will provide inpatient treatment in the adolescent treatment center. The incumbent is responsible for all phases of treatment including assessments, individual, group and family therapy, case management and representation at legal proceedings and at the time of discharge. The position requires extensive planning, documentation, reporting and working closely with Children Youth and Families Department (CYFD) and Juvenile Justice System (JJS) providers. Incumbent will work with individuals who may exhibit violent behavior.
HOW DOES IT GET DONE?
Crisis Prevention Intervention and Trauma Informed Care are the cornerstone of treatment at Sequoyah Adolescent Treatment Center. De-escalation techniques and coping mechanisms are offered to residents and life skills are taught to assist with success upon discharge.
WHO ARE THE CUSTOMERS?
Our facility is a secure facility which serves the needs of adolescent males age 13-17 with a history of violence and aggression.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure in New Mexico as an LMSW, LISW, LMHC, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or LPAT and one (1) year of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field above licensure requirements and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Must maintain licensure in New Mexico as an LMSW, LISW, LMHC, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or LPAT.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an adolescent treatment center, with exposure to mentally and/or behaviorally challenged residents, who may exhibit unpredictable behaviors. This position may work in an office setting using related office equipment, with exposure to Visual Video Display Terminal and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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Agency Contact Information: Yvette Fournier, (505) 222-0303, Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
BARGAINING UNIT POSITION
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
INTRODUCTION
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
ABOUT THE JOB
This position will provide inpatient treatment in the adolescent treatment center. The incumbent is responsible for all phases of treatment including assessments, individual, group and family therapy, case management and representation at legal proceedings and at the time of discharge. The position requires extensive planning, documentation, reporting and working closely with Children Youth and Families Department (CYFD) and Juvenile Justice System (JJS) providers. Incumbent will work with individuals who may exhibit violent behavior.
HOW DOES IT GET DONE?
Crisis Prevention Intervention and Trauma Informed Care are the cornerstone of treatment at Sequoyah Adolescent Treatment Center. De-escalation techniques and coping mechanisms are offered to residents and life skills are taught to assist with success upon discharge.
WHO ARE THE CUSTOMERS?
Our facility is a secure facility which serves the needs of adolescent males age 13-17 with a history of violence and aggression.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure in New Mexico as an LMSW, LISW, LMHC, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or LPAT and one (1) year of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field above licensure requirements and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Must maintain licensure in New Mexico as an LMSW, LISW, LMHC, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or LPAT.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an adolescent treatment center, with exposure to mentally and/or behaviorally challenged residents, who may exhibit unpredictable behaviors. This position may work in an office setting using related office equipment, with exposure to Visual Video Display Terminal and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Yvette Fournier, (505) 222-0303, Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
BARGAINING UNIT POSITION
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
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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 LiveWell Homecare Agency, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Ability Builders Consulting, with the largest share of openings in North Carolina, Arizona, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 33% of behavioral health manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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