OPT Behavioral Health Case Manager Jobs
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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Scottsdale, Arizona
Department Name:
Social Svcs-Psych
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Clinical Care
Voted 4 years in a row by employees as Banner Health’s Best Place to Work and Best Place to Receive Care.
Banner Health is proud to have earned the Great Place To Work® Certification™, a recognition based on direct feedback from our team members and a thorough, independent evaluation. This certification underscores our dedication to fostering a culture built on trust, collaboration and pride - an environment where team members feel valued, supported and inspired every day.
For more than 30 years, Banner Behavioral Health Hospital has provided a nationally recognized, behavioral health care program for children, teens and adults faced with psychiatric, behavioral health, or chemical dependency challenges. We are dedicated to providing safe, confidential and compassionate treatment with customized treatment plans to meet each patient's needs – in the least restrictive therapeutic environment. We also can help patients with co-existing psychiatric and substance abuse problems.
Banner Behavioral Health Hospital (BBHH) in Scottsdale is looking for a Behavioral Health Case Manager who may float between adult and adolescent units as well as IOP as needed. Our staff provides assessments for outpatient treatment, as well as offering Intensive outpatient programs at both our Scottsdale facility and Chandler office for adults and adolescents with chemical dependence or mental health challenges.
This position will be a Full Time Day Shift Saturday through Wed 8:30am -5pm. May consider Friday - Tuesday as well, with rotating holidays.
Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
For more than four decades, Banner Behavioral Health has provided 24/7 crisis intervention and therapeutic services in a medically safe, recovery-focused environment. Banner Behavioral Health has 156 licensed inpatient beds and is located in Scottsdale, AZ. Our focus is on adults and adolescents dealing with mental health and/or chemical dependency issues who voluntarily seek help. Our highly skilled and compassionate staff are dedicated to providing a therapeutic healing environment and excellent health care experience.
Position Summary
This position provides comprehensive care coordination for patients as assigned. This position assesses the patient’s plan of care and develops, implements, monitors and documents the utilization of resources and progress of the patient through their care, facilitating options and services to meet the patient’s health care needs. The intensity of care coordination provided is situational and appropriate based on patient need and payer requirements. This position is accountable for the quality of clinical services delivered by both them and others and identifies/resolves barriers which may hinder effective patient care.
CORE FUNCTIONS
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Manages individual patients across the health care continuum to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes.
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Provides assessment, direct psychoeducation, and direct psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups. Coordinates all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge, interacting with the physician and other members of the clinical treatment team to provide quality patient care.
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Acts in a leadership function with process improvement activities for populations of patients to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes.
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Evaluates the medical necessity and appropriateness of care, optimizing patient outcomes.
-
Establishes and promotes a collaborative relationship with physicians, payers, and other members of the health care team. Collects and communicates pertinent, timely information to payers and others to fulfill utilization and regulatory requirements.
-
Acts in a leadership function to collaboratively develop and manage the interdisciplinary patient discharge plan. Effectively communicates the plan across the continuum of care.
-
Educates internal members of the health care team on case management and managed care concepts. Facilitates integration of concepts into daily practice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires master’s degree in social work or related field or equivalent experience.
Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with 5 years clinical experience and as required by state law, a licensure in at least one of the following categories: social work, professional counseling or marriage and family. (Certification requires two years post graduate experience in a mental health setting or equivalent combination of education and documented supervised clinical experience.)
Positions providing direct services to substance abuse program patients must also possess board licensure in addictions as required by state.
Must have a working knowledge of care management, hospital and community resources. Must demonstrate critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and time management skills. Must demonstrate ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team format.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working in the Banner McKee Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit must possess a Colorado Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working in any Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health role in Arizona must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
Primary City/State:
Scottsdale, Arizona
Department Name:
Social Svcs-Psych
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Clinical Care
Voted 4 years in a row by employees as Banner Health’s Best Place to Work and Best Place to Receive Care.
Banner Health is proud to have earned the Great Place To Work® Certification™, a recognition based on direct feedback from our team members and a thorough, independent evaluation. This certification underscores our dedication to fostering a culture built on trust, collaboration and pride - an environment where team members feel valued, supported and inspired every day.
For more than 30 years, Banner Behavioral Health Hospital has provided a nationally recognized, behavioral health care program for children, teens and adults faced with psychiatric, behavioral health, or chemical dependency challenges. We are dedicated to providing safe, confidential and compassionate treatment with customized treatment plans to meet each patient's needs – in the least restrictive therapeutic environment. We also can help patients with co-existing psychiatric and substance abuse problems.
Banner Behavioral Health Hospital (BBHH) in Scottsdale is looking for a Behavioral Health Case Manager who may float between adult and adolescent units as well as IOP as needed. Our staff provides assessments for outpatient treatment, as well as offering Intensive outpatient programs at both our Scottsdale facility and Chandler office for adults and adolescents with chemical dependence or mental health challenges.
This position will be a Full Time Day Shift Saturday through Wed 8:30am -5pm. May consider Friday - Tuesday as well, with rotating holidays.
Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
For more than four decades, Banner Behavioral Health has provided 24/7 crisis intervention and therapeutic services in a medically safe, recovery-focused environment. Banner Behavioral Health has 156 licensed inpatient beds and is located in Scottsdale, AZ. Our focus is on adults and adolescents dealing with mental health and/or chemical dependency issues who voluntarily seek help. Our highly skilled and compassionate staff are dedicated to providing a therapeutic healing environment and excellent health care experience.
Position Summary
This position provides comprehensive care coordination for patients as assigned. This position assesses the patient’s plan of care and develops, implements, monitors and documents the utilization of resources and progress of the patient through their care, facilitating options and services to meet the patient’s health care needs. The intensity of care coordination provided is situational and appropriate based on patient need and payer requirements. This position is accountable for the quality of clinical services delivered by both them and others and identifies/resolves barriers which may hinder effective patient care.
CORE FUNCTIONS
-
Manages individual patients across the health care continuum to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes.
-
Provides assessment, direct psychoeducation, and direct psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups. Coordinates all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge, interacting with the physician and other members of the clinical treatment team to provide quality patient care.
-
Acts in a leadership function with process improvement activities for populations of patients to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes.
-
Evaluates the medical necessity and appropriateness of care, optimizing patient outcomes.
-
Establishes and promotes a collaborative relationship with physicians, payers, and other members of the health care team. Collects and communicates pertinent, timely information to payers and others to fulfill utilization and regulatory requirements.
-
Acts in a leadership function to collaboratively develop and manage the interdisciplinary patient discharge plan. Effectively communicates the plan across the continuum of care.
-
Educates internal members of the health care team on case management and managed care concepts. Facilitates integration of concepts into daily practice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires master’s degree in social work or related field or equivalent experience.
Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with 5 years clinical experience and as required by state law, a licensure in at least one of the following categories: social work, professional counseling or marriage and family. (Certification requires two years post graduate experience in a mental health setting or equivalent combination of education and documented supervised clinical experience.)
Positions providing direct services to substance abuse program patients must also possess board licensure in addictions as required by state.
Must have a working knowledge of care management, hospital and community resources. Must demonstrate critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and time management skills. Must demonstrate ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team format.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working in the Banner McKee Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit must possess a Colorado Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working in any Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health role in Arizona must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT 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.
Address your work authorization timeline upfront
Behavioral health employers often run long hiring cycles with credentialing checks. Disclose your OPT end date and any pending STEM extension or H-1B visa plans early so employers can plan around your authorization window without surprises.
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.
Behavioral Health Case Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
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.