Behavioral Health Case Manager Jobs for OPT Students
Behavioral Health Case Manager jobs on OPT involve coordinating care for clients with mental health and substance use disorders. Most roles require a bachelor's or master's in social work, psychology, or counseling, which aligns directly with OPT's degree-relatedness requirement. STEM OPT does not apply to this field.
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Make a Difference with DHSS
Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.
We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.
For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!
SUMMARY STATEMENT
The purpose of this position is to enhance quality outcomes, streamline operational processes, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining a patient-centered approach. The incumbent will conduct video reviews of incidents with timelines for patient safety. This role acts as a bridge for clinical case management and quality improvement methodologies to promote efficient care coordination, reduce service gaps, and improve overall patient outcomes at Delaware Psychiatric Center.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.
This class is distinguished from a licensed Social Worker as employees do not perform the following duties: diagnose individuals for mental, emotional, behavioral, addictive, and/or developmental disorders and disabilities; perform related client assessment or evaluation; provide psychotherapeutic treatment; or develop and implement assessment-based treatment plans. An employee in this class may participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to implement behavioral health services or treatment plans in accordance with Delaware Code, Title 24.
- Interviews clients, family members or any other persons deemed necessary to obtain the most complete case history possible.
- Provides guidance and relevant information to the client's family to enable them to facilitate solutions and promote positive interactions among family members.
- Evaluates information derived from client interviews, case history, and other pertinent sources and refers to proper channels for review.
- Prepares narrative, statistical reports and court reports as necessary.
- Provides input as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the assessment of client human service needs and treatment planning, enabling the most beneficial placement in foster care, day care, nursing home, drug/alcohol rehabilitation or other special care facility.
- Prepares necessary forms of application for services or benefits. Contacts appropriate social agencies and coordinates referrals.
- Appears at court proceedings as required testifying to the social and environmental issues affecting the client.
- Provides technical guidance to organizations and staff regarding findings related to client care or provides consultation to other caregiving agencies.
- Provides consultative services to state and private agencies; may participate in community projects.
- Advocates for clients and families in the protection of rights; obtains consent for treatment.
- Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, evaluate, and report on health/human service data.
- May lead paraprofessional, professional or administrative support staff by assigning, monitoring, and reviewing work and providing on-the-job training, guidance, and direction.
- Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
- Performs other related duties as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Behavioral Health Case Manager II
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher in Behavioral or Social Science or related field.
- Six months' experience in case management which includes assessing, planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating options and services to meet an individual's human service needs.
- Six months' experience in providing clinical treatment, counseling or determining eligibility for services or benefits as part of a treatment team.
- Six months' experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
- Six months' experience in narrative report writing.
CONDITIONS OF HIRE
Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.
DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
BENEFITS
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.
DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
SELECTION PROCESS
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application online, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
INTRODUCTION
Make a Difference with DHSS
Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.
We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.
For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!
SUMMARY STATEMENT
The purpose of this position is to enhance quality outcomes, streamline operational processes, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining a patient-centered approach. The incumbent will conduct video reviews of incidents with timelines for patient safety. This role acts as a bridge for clinical case management and quality improvement methodologies to promote efficient care coordination, reduce service gaps, and improve overall patient outcomes at Delaware Psychiatric Center.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.
This class is distinguished from a licensed Social Worker as employees do not perform the following duties: diagnose individuals for mental, emotional, behavioral, addictive, and/or developmental disorders and disabilities; perform related client assessment or evaluation; provide psychotherapeutic treatment; or develop and implement assessment-based treatment plans. An employee in this class may participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to implement behavioral health services or treatment plans in accordance with Delaware Code, Title 24.
- Interviews clients, family members or any other persons deemed necessary to obtain the most complete case history possible.
- Provides guidance and relevant information to the client's family to enable them to facilitate solutions and promote positive interactions among family members.
- Evaluates information derived from client interviews, case history, and other pertinent sources and refers to proper channels for review.
- Prepares narrative, statistical reports and court reports as necessary.
- Provides input as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the assessment of client human service needs and treatment planning, enabling the most beneficial placement in foster care, day care, nursing home, drug/alcohol rehabilitation or other special care facility.
- Prepares necessary forms of application for services or benefits. Contacts appropriate social agencies and coordinates referrals.
- Appears at court proceedings as required testifying to the social and environmental issues affecting the client.
- Provides technical guidance to organizations and staff regarding findings related to client care or provides consultation to other caregiving agencies.
- Provides consultative services to state and private agencies; may participate in community projects.
- Advocates for clients and families in the protection of rights; obtains consent for treatment.
- Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, evaluate, and report on health/human service data.
- May lead paraprofessional, professional or administrative support staff by assigning, monitoring, and reviewing work and providing on-the-job training, guidance, and direction.
- Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
- Performs other related duties as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Behavioral Health Case Manager II
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher in Behavioral or Social Science or related field.
- Six months' experience in case management which includes assessing, planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating options and services to meet an individual's human service needs.
- Six months' experience in providing clinical treatment, counseling or determining eligibility for services or benefits as part of a treatment team.
- Six months' experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
- Six months' experience in narrative report writing.
CONDITIONS OF HIRE
Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.
DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
BENEFITS
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.
DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
SELECTION PROCESS
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application online, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Behavioral Health Case Manager
Target employers with existing H-1B sponsorship history
Hospitals, community mental health centers, and large nonprofits are more likely to sponsor visas long-term. Check whether a prospective employer has sponsored behavioral health or social work roles before committing to the application process.
Confirm your role meets OPT's degree-relatedness requirement
Your Behavioral Health Case Manager position must directly relate to your degree in social work, psychology, or counseling. Document the connection clearly in writing before your start date to protect your OPT authorization if USCIS ever reviews it.
Pursue licensure-eligible roles early
Many states require a Licensed Professional Counselor or LCSW credential for advancement. Starting supervised clinical hours during OPT builds toward licensure and signals long-term commitment to employers considering visa sponsorship after your OPT period ends.
Emphasize language skills and cultural competency
Bilingual case managers are in high demand at community health organizations. If you speak Spanish, Mandarin, Hindi, or another language common among underserved populations, lead with that skill. It directly addresses hiring pain points and strengthens your sponsorship case.
Look for roles at federally qualified health centers
FQHCs and community mental health centers frequently hire international graduates and are familiar with OPT work authorization. They also tend to offer structured supervision toward licensure, making them strong early-career fits for behavioral health OPT students.
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Do Behavioral Health Case Manager jobs qualify for OPT?
Yes, as long as the role directly relates to your degree. A case manager position requires a background in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related behavioral health field, which satisfies OPT's degree-relatedness requirement. Before accepting an offer, confirm with your DSO that your specific job description and degree field are clearly connected.
Does a Behavioral Health Case Manager role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
No. Behavioral health and social work fields are not on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, so a 24-month STEM OPT extension is not available for this role. You'll have 12 months of standard OPT. Planning your H-1B or other long-term visa strategy well before your OPT expires is essential.
How hard is it to find an employer who will sponsor an H-1B for this role?
It's more limited than in tech or engineering, but sponsorship does happen. Large hospital systems, behavioral health networks, and some nonprofits have sponsored H-1B petitions for case managers and clinical social workers. Targeting organizations with a documented history of sponsorship improves your odds significantly. Browse Behavioral Health Case Manager roles on Migrate Mate to find employers open to OPT candidates.
Can I work as a Behavioral Health Case Manager while my OPT application is pending?
No. You cannot begin working until your Employment Authorization Document is approved and your start date has arrived. Applying for OPT at least 90 days before your intended start date gives you the widest buffer. If your EAD is delayed, you may need to negotiate a later start date with your employer.
Does a master's degree improve my sponsorship prospects in this field?
Yes, meaningfully. A Master of Social Work or master's in counseling psychology opens access to licensed clinical roles, which are harder to fill and more likely to justify H-1B sponsorship. Employers sponsoring a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor have a stronger business case for USCIS than they would for an entry-level coordinator role.
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