Clinical Care Manager – Specialty Pop

CBH

. Deliver longitudinal, integrated care management for assigned members across levels of care and systems .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,600 - $67,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in care management, clinical assessment, and treatment planning within behavioral health settings, ensuring compliance with medical necessity criteria and effective collaboration across systems. Proficient in managing complex caseloads and facilitating discharge planning while adhering to HIPAA standards.

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Licensed Social Worker (LSW)Clinical Case ConceptualizationUtilization ManagementBehavioral Health Systems KnowledgeMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Assessment and Treatment PlanningCare CoordinationDischarge PlanningUtilization Management ActivitiesBehavioral Health TerminologyConflict ResolutionClinical SupervisionTyping 40+ Words Per MinuteTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationCollaboration Across SystemsMultitaskingIndependent Work

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)PA Child Abuse Clearance

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthManaged CareResidential SettingsClinical Documentation StandardsEvidence-Based Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver longitudinal, integrated care management for assigned members across levels of care and systems
Apply behavioral health systems knowledge, service continuums, and medical necessity criteria in clinical and administrative activities
Collaborate with members, natural supports, and providers in communities, hospitals, virtual environments, and provider locations
Ensure providers use evidence-based practices in treatment planning
Complete 8–15 utilization management activities per day
Conduct care coordination with system partners
Participate in case reviews, provider meetings, and interagency discussions
Review and process referrals for residential levels of care
Support resolution of cross-system barriers affecting member care
Manage a caseload of members with prolonged lengths of stay, communication needs, or accessibility needs
Identify systemic and individual barriers affecting care progression
Initiate and maintain discharge planning from admission through the length of stay
Address barriers to discharge, including clinical stabilization, housing, legal or forensic restrictions, and independent living skill deficits
Collaborate with providers on actionable transition plans
Facilitate movement to lower levels of care when clinically appropriate
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Social Work or a related clinical field
PA Child Abuse Clearance required
Required licensure: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
LSW must be obtained by 9 months of employment
Qualified candidates are required to obtain an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT within 2 years of employment
Minimum of 3 years of direct clinical care experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and/or their families in behavioral health settings
Experience in assessment and treatment planning required
Experience in managed care or utilization management preferred
Prior experience in residential settings strongly preferred
Excellent clinical case conceptualization and treatment planning skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate across systems and facilitate care team and interagency meetings
Familiarity with medications and behavioral health terminology
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Ability to type 40+ words per minute
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to multitask and work independently or as part of a team
Compliance with HIPAA and applicable clinical documentation standards
Skills in conflict resolution, engagement, and clinical supervision/oversight of care coordination
Must be a current Philadelphia resident or become a resident within six months of hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities or religious observance during recruitment and employment