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Behavioral Health Manager jobs on OPT require employers familiar with licensing timelines and STEM or standard OPT caps. Most roles sit in healthcare systems, community mental health centers, or managed care organizations, where a behavioral science or public health degree is typically required for sponsorship consideration.
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36612 High Point Medical Center - Behavioral Health
Status:
Part time
Benefits Eligible:
No
Hours Per Week:
0
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
This is a PRN position so schedule is variable
Pay Range:
$30.70 - $46.05
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Masters of Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy Required
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
Licensed in Social Work or Counseling
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Patient Assessment
- Completes and documents an accurate clinical assessment which concludes with the identification of key findings that support the need for treatment and the level of care placement.
- Quickly assesses patient's needs, verbally confirms these, and clearly communicates benefits of appropriate treatment program.
- Determines the severity of the patient's psychosocial stressors and level of functioning by utilizing GAF Scales.
- Responds quickly and with empathy to all assessments or requests for program/treatment information.
- Determines when to consult with a physician/psychiatrist re: the assessment findings and disposition.
Patient Family Focus
- Involves family members by providing education regarding treatment and aftercare support including intervention assistance through appropriate referrals.
- Works with family members in ways that help them recognize their own dynamics of co-dependency and denial which contribute to enabling/exacerbating the patient's drinking/using behaviors/psychiatric symptoms.
- Obtains a family history from a family member which corroborates the patient's substance abuse history/psychiatric symptoms and identifies the family member's own recovery needs.
Patient Admissions
- Facilitates each admission by obtaining the physician's authorization according to the physician assignment procedure. Completes all pre-admission financial/insurance verifications in accordance with Hospital Admitting Department policies and procedures.
- Determines financial viability for treatment with the assistance of the admissions personnel. Maintains knowledge of hospital payment policies and practice to include third party payor reimbursement practices, Medicaid, and Medicare reimbursement requirements.
Communication
Consistently provides direction and information to patients, physicians, families, visitors and staff in a concise, informative, positive and courteous manner.
Customer Focus
- Ensures excellent customer service to patients including excellent communication, treating them in a caring manner, being timely regarding treatment and being professional in their care.
- Consistently demonstrates behaviors that meet or exceed hospital's standards when interacting with customers. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients/family members.
Teamwork
- Promotes a positive work environment with co-workers and other customers.
- Attends and participates in required department and hospital meetings and in-services.
- Makes efficacious referrals to community resources for ongoing treatment of patients and family members.
Professionalism
- Upholds a professional working relationship at all times and adheres to department rules.
- Practices teamwork and adheres to Standards of Behavior.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent decision making skills
- Good judgement
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to quickly assess patient's needs and verbally confirm these
- Capable of communicating clearly the benefits of appropriate treatment programs required.
- Knowledge of developmental stages of people from age six years to greater than 65 years preferred.
- Broad knowledge base of DSM IV diagnoses and treatment modalities required.
- Computer skills preferred.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Provides assessments for patients suffering from chemical dependency and/or psychiatric illness. Document patients' clinical needs and interventions. Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team. Provides individual/family or group counseling, assessment, intervention, and documentation of the clinical needs of Behavioral Health patients. Coordinates hospital discharges and patient aftercare plans.
Department:
36612 High Point Medical Center - Behavioral Health
Status:
Part time
Benefits Eligible:
No
Hours Per Week:
0
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
This is a PRN position so schedule is variable
Pay Range:
$30.70 - $46.05
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Masters of Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy Required
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
Licensed in Social Work or Counseling
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Patient Assessment
- Completes and documents an accurate clinical assessment which concludes with the identification of key findings that support the need for treatment and the level of care placement.
- Quickly assesses patient's needs, verbally confirms these, and clearly communicates benefits of appropriate treatment program.
- Determines the severity of the patient's psychosocial stressors and level of functioning by utilizing GAF Scales.
- Responds quickly and with empathy to all assessments or requests for program/treatment information.
- Determines when to consult with a physician/psychiatrist re: the assessment findings and disposition.
Patient Family Focus
- Involves family members by providing education regarding treatment and aftercare support including intervention assistance through appropriate referrals.
- Works with family members in ways that help them recognize their own dynamics of co-dependency and denial which contribute to enabling/exacerbating the patient's drinking/using behaviors/psychiatric symptoms.
- Obtains a family history from a family member which corroborates the patient's substance abuse history/psychiatric symptoms and identifies the family member's own recovery needs.
Patient Admissions
- Facilitates each admission by obtaining the physician's authorization according to the physician assignment procedure. Completes all pre-admission financial/insurance verifications in accordance with Hospital Admitting Department policies and procedures.
- Determines financial viability for treatment with the assistance of the admissions personnel. Maintains knowledge of hospital payment policies and practice to include third party payor reimbursement practices, Medicaid, and Medicare reimbursement requirements.
Communication
Consistently provides direction and information to patients, physicians, families, visitors and staff in a concise, informative, positive and courteous manner.
Customer Focus
- Ensures excellent customer service to patients including excellent communication, treating them in a caring manner, being timely regarding treatment and being professional in their care.
- Consistently demonstrates behaviors that meet or exceed hospital's standards when interacting with customers. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients/family members.
Teamwork
- Promotes a positive work environment with co-workers and other customers.
- Attends and participates in required department and hospital meetings and in-services.
- Makes efficacious referrals to community resources for ongoing treatment of patients and family members.
Professionalism
- Upholds a professional working relationship at all times and adheres to department rules.
- Practices teamwork and adheres to Standards of Behavior.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent decision making skills
- Good judgement
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to quickly assess patient's needs and verbally confirm these
- Capable of communicating clearly the benefits of appropriate treatment programs required.
- Knowledge of developmental stages of people from age six years to greater than 65 years preferred.
- Broad knowledge base of DSM IV diagnoses and treatment modalities required.
- Computer skills preferred.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Provides assessments for patients suffering from chemical dependency and/or psychiatric illness. Document patients' clinical needs and interventions. Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team. Provides individual/family or group counseling, assessment, intervention, and documentation of the clinical needs of Behavioral Health patients. Coordinates hospital discharges and patient aftercare plans.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Behavioral Health Manager
Target healthcare systems over small practices
Large hospital networks and managed care organizations are far more likely to have HR infrastructure for OPT sponsorship than independent clinics. Focus your search on organizations with dedicated behavioral health divisions and established international hiring workflows.
Clarify your OPT authorization type upfront
Standard OPT gives you 12 months. If your degree is in a STEM-eligible field like health informatics or data-focused public health, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM extension, which significantly improves your H-1B visa sponsorship timeline with employers.
Align your degree to the job description explicitly
Behavioral Health Manager roles require a specialty occupation showing for H-1B. Make sure your resume and cover letter draw a direct line between your degree field and the clinical or administrative management responsibilities in the job posting.
Ask about licensure support during the interview
Many states require an LCSW, LPC, or equivalent license for this role. Ask whether the employer assists with licensure costs or exam prep, since licensure status can affect your authorization timeline and the employer's willingness to sponsor.
Prioritize employers already filing H-1B petitions
Search USCIS and Department of Labor disclosure data for employers with a track record of sponsoring behavioral health or clinical management roles. Prior filings signal institutional familiarity with the process and reduce the chance of a last-minute refusal to sponsor.
Start sponsorship conversations before your OPT expires
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start date. If your OPT expires before then, you may need cap-exempt employer options or a bridge strategy. Raise this timeline with HR during early-stage conversations.
Behavioral Health Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Behavioral Health Manager on OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in a related field such as social work, psychology, public health, or health administration. The job must fall within your field of study, and your role should directly use that education. Roles involving clinical program oversight, care coordination, or population health management typically satisfy this requirement.
Do Behavioral Health Manager jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Most traditional behavioral health management degrees, such as social work or counseling, are not on the STEM OPT eligible degree list. However, if your degree is in health informatics, healthcare analytics, or a qualifying public health concentration, you may be eligible for the 24-month extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying to roles expecting a STEM extension.
How do I find Behavioral Health Manager jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers open to OPT and visa sponsorship, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies with no international hiring history. Behavioral Health Manager roles at health systems, federally qualified health centers, and managed care organizations appear regularly and tend to have stronger sponsorship track records than smaller employers.
What happens to my Behavioral Health Manager job if I don't win the H-1B lottery?
If you don't get selected in the H-1B lottery, your OPT or STEM extension must still be valid to keep working. Some employers will re-enter you in the following year's lottery. Cap-exempt employers, such as nonprofits affiliated with universities or certain federally qualified health centers, can file H-1B petitions outside the lottery entirely, which is worth discussing with potential employers in this sector.
Do employers in behavioral health typically sponsor international candidates?
Sponsorship rates vary significantly by organization type. Large integrated health systems and managed behavioral health organizations are more likely to sponsor than community nonprofits or small outpatient practices, which often lack immigration counsel on retainer. When evaluating an offer, ask directly whether the organization has sponsored H-1B petitions in behavioral health roles previously, not just in general.