Behavioral Health Care Manager (LCSW-C or LCPC)
Lanham, MD - USA
Job Summary
Work Schedule & Location:
This position is fully remote. The required schedule is 20 hours per week typically structured as three days per week from 11:00 AM4:00 PM with remaining hours considered flexible to accommodateadditionalappointments and tasks outside of scheduled core hours. Occasional in-person attendance may berequiredfor team collaboration or meetings ( quarterly) asdeterminedby program needs.
Position Summary:
The Behavioral Health Care Manager (BHCM) is a licensed professional who serves as a key member of the Collaborative Care Team (CoCM) between BTST Services and the partnered Pediatric Facility. This role bridges pediatric medical care with behavioral health services providing direct support to children adolescents and families. The BHCM works in partnership with primary care providers (PCPs) and psychiatric consultants to coordinate care deliver brief interventions and support patients through all phases of behavioral health treatment.
Key Responsibilities:
Manages a caseload of pediatric patients with behavioral health needs
Ensurestimelyaccess to care continuity of services and responsiveness to patient needs
Conducts standardized behavioral health screenings
Delivers brief evidence-based interventions
Educates patients and caregivers on diagnoses treatment options and care plans
Tracks patient progress using a clinical registry
Collaborates with primary care providers and psychiatric consultants to update and adjust care plans
Monitors symptoms medication side effects and treatment outcomes using validated tools
Participates in weekly psychiatric consultation meetings
Documents all patient interactions and care activities in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Facilitates referrals toadditionalservices when needed
Supports discharge planning including relapse prevention and self-management strategies
Other duties as assigned
Reporting Structure:
The BHCM reports to theDirector of Community Support Programsand serves as a key member of the Integrated Behavioral Health this role the BHCM is expected to:
Activelyparticipatesin interdisciplinary team meetings
Participates in psychiatric case reviews
Engages in continuous quality improvement initiatives
Maintainstimelyaccurate and complete clinical documentation
Meets established quality metrics related to screening follow-up and symptom improvement
Utilizes a collaborative family-centered approach to care delivery
Participates in ongoing training and supervision for professional development
Ensures delivery of high-quality behavioral health services
Perks for Part Time Employees:
Partnerships with select colleges/universities (tuition discounts scholarships etc.)
Sick and Safe Leave
Referral Program
401k Eligibility (after meeting requirements according to Secure Act 2.0)
Qualifications
MinimumQualifications:
Masters degree in social work Counseling Psychology or related field
Licensure at the independent Level (e.g. LCSW-CorLCPC)in the State of Maryland
Experience with child/adolescent behavioral health preferred
AdditionalSkills:
Strong communicationand teamwork skills
Knowledge of pediatric behavioral health conditions and interventions
Ability to use EHR and tracking systems for caseload management
Comfortable with both in-person and telehealth-based care delivery
Familiarity with trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices
Age Requirement:Be at least 21 years of age
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race color religion ancestry or national origin sex age marital status sexual orientation gender identity disability or genetic information. Applicants with disabilities that requirean accommodationorassistancea position please email
Required Experience:
Manager