Behavioral Health Care Manager, Collaborative Care

Beth Israel Lahey Health

. Assist primary health care providers with recognizing and treating mental health disorders and substance abuse .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeStratham • New Hampshire • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $52,624 - $89,170 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in assessing and treating mental health disorders and substance use issues within a primary care setting, utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities and effective communication skills. Capable of designing and implementing treatment plans while collaborating with an integrated care team and adhering to regulatory standards.

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Mental Health AssessmentEvidence-Based Treatment ModalitiesBehavioral Health Treatment PlanningClinical DocumentationIntegrated Care Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingProblem-Solving TherapySupportive TherapyBehavioral ActivationPsycho-EducationClinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningInsurance Standards KnowledgeConfidentiality Maintenance

Soft Skills

Good Oral CommunicationGood Written CommunicationLeadershipGood JudgmentIndependence

Tools & Technologies

WindowsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Social WorkMaster's Degree in Psychology

Industry Keywords

Primary CareBehavioral HealthSubstance Use DisordersClinical DocumentationRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist primary health care providers with recognizing and treating mental health disorders and substance abuse
Identify, triage, and manage patients within the primary care setting
Collaborate with primary care providers using behavioral health screenings to identify level of care, resources, and treatment planning
Provide short-term therapy using evidence-based treatment modalities
Review medical records before initial evaluations and perform thorough assessments
Assess behavioral health disorders and the continuum of substance use disorders
Use brief treatment approaches including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy, Supportive Therapy, Behavioral Activation, and Psycho-Education
Design and implement behavioral health treatment plans with the primary care treatment team
Address patient, family, and others’ education needs related to psychological health and substance use
Design and execute behavioral health and substance use education curricula for staff and providers
Complete clinical documentation, billing sheets, insurance forms, and related records within required timeframes
Follow organization, federal, and state regulations, guidelines, and contractual obligations
Learn and apply insurance standards for commercial insurance and Mass Health products
Develop a supervision plan and meet regularly with the supervisor to discuss clinical, organizational, and agency issues and review performance
Build relationships with physicians, patients, visitors, external providers, regulatory bodies, and the broader health care community
Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other directly-related Human Service discipline
Ability to work as a member of an integrated care team and see clients in the primary care office setting
Ability to provide leadership, accept responsibility, work independently and set own goals in a professional manner
Travel between primary care offices as needed
Ability to exercise good judgment clinically, legally, and ethically and consult with supervisor as needed
Good oral and written communication
Computer literacy in standard desktop applications such as Windows, Word, and Excel
Must be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Influenza vaccination required as a condition of employment
Full-time schedule of 40 hours