Clinical Care Manager – Specialty Pop

Community Behavioral Health

. 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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in care management, treatment planning, and clinical case conceptualization within behavioral health settings. Proficient in collaboration across systems and compliance with clinical documentation standards.

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Behavioral Health Systems KnowledgeUtilization Management ExperienceClinical Case Conceptualization SkillsMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Assessment and Treatment PlanningCare CoordinationDischarge PlanningConflict ResolutionClinical SupervisionUtilization Management ActivitiesBehavioral Health TerminologyTyping 40+ Words Per MinuteEvidence-Based PracticesResidential Care Experience

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationTime ManagementMultitaskingOrganizational SkillsCollaboration Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthManaged CareClinical Documentation StandardsHIPAA ComplianceInteragency Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver longitudinal, integrated care management for assigned members across levels of care and systems
Apply behavioral health systems, service continuum, and medical necessity criteria knowledge
Collaborate with members, natural supports, and providers in communities, hospitals, and virtual environments
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
Resolve cross-system barriers affecting member care
Manage a caseload of members with prolonged lengths of stay, communication, or accessibility needs
Initiate and maintain discharge planning from admission through length of stay
Address clinical, housing, legal/forensic, and independent-living barriers to discharge
Develop actionable transition plans with providers
Facilitate movement to lower levels of care when clinically appropriate
Engage members and providers onsite at provider locations
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)
Qualified candidates must obtain an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT within 2 years of employment
LSW must be obtained within 9 months 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, multitasking, planning, and organizational skills
Ability to 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 reasonable accommodations for disabilities or religious observance
Accommodation support during the recruiting process