Behavioral Health Case Manager, LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LAC

Banner Health

. Provide comprehensive care coordination for assigned patients .

Posted 9/29/2026part-timeMesa • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in care coordination, patient assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize clinical and operational outcomes. Proficient in managing patient care across the healthcare continuum while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In Social WorkLicensure In Social Work, Professional Counseling, Or Marriage And FamilyClinical Experience In Mental Health SettingCare Management KnowledgeEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Patient Care CoordinationPsychoeducationPsychotherapyResource Utilization MonitoringDischarge PlanningMedical Necessity EvaluationInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationProcess Improvement ActivitiesRegulatory ComplianceCare Management Concepts

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingTime ManagementInterpersonal SkillsTeamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

Arizona Fingerprint Clearance CardArizona Criminal History AffidavitColorado Fingerprint Clearance CardState Of Arizona Department Of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ContinuumPatient Satisfaction OutcomesMental HealthSubstance Abuse ProgramManaged Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive care coordination for assigned patients
Assess patient plans of care and develop, implement, monitor, and document resource utilization and patient progress
Facilitate options and services to meet patients’ healthcare needs based on patient need and payer requirements
Manage patients across the healthcare continuum to achieve optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes
Provide assessment, direct psychoeducation, and direct psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups
Coordinate patient care from admission to discharge
Interact with physicians and clinical treatment team members to provide quality patient care
Lead process improvement activities for patient populations
Evaluate medical necessity and appropriateness of care
Establish collaborative relationships with physicians, payers, and healthcare team members
Collect and communicate timely information to payers and others for utilization and regulatory requirements
Collaboratively develop and manage interdisciplinary patient discharge plans
Communicate discharge plans across the continuum of care
Educate internal healthcare team members on case management and managed care concepts
Facilitate integration of case management and managed care concepts into daily practice
Float between adult and adolescent units and IOP as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in social work or related field or equivalent experience
Proficiency level typically achieved with 5 years clinical experience
Licensure in at least one of the following categories, as required by state law: 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
Board licensure in addictions as required by state for positions providing direct services to substance abuse program patients
Working knowledge of care management, hospital and community resources
Critical thinking skills
Problem-solving abilities
Effective communication skills
Time management skills
Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team format
Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required at hire and maintained during employment for applicable Arizona behavioral health roles serving children
Arizona Criminal History Affidavit required upon hire for applicable Arizona behavioral health roles
Colorado Fingerprint Clearance Card required at hire and maintained during employment for Banner McKee Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit employees
State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card required at hire and maintained during employment for any Banner Staffing Behavioral Health role in Arizona

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wages
Paid orientation
Flexible Schedules (select positions)
Fewer Shifts Cancelled
Weekly pay
403(b) Pre-tax retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program
Employee wellness program
Discount Entertainment tickets
Restaurant/Shopping discounts
Auto Purchase Plan
BSS Registry positions do not have guaranteed hours
No medical benefits package is offered
Post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check