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How much do behavioral care manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for behavioral care manager in the United States is $74,931.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $87,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Behavioral Care Manager?

A Behavioral Care Manager is a healthcare professional who helps patients manage mental health and behavioral conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. They work with patients, families, and a team of providers to develop and coordinate care plans, monitor progress, and connect individuals to appropriate resources and support. Behavioral Care Managers often provide education, counseling, and follow-up to ensure patients receive comprehensive care tailored to their needs. They may work in clinics, hospitals, or community health settings and collaborate closely with primary care and mental health specialists.

How does a Behavioral Care Manager typically collaborate with other healthcare professionals to support patient outcomes?

Behavioral Care Managers work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including primary care physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, and nurses, to coordinate comprehensive care for patients. They often act as a liaison, facilitating communication between providers to ensure that behavioral health needs are integrated into overall treatment plans. Regular case conferences, care plan updates, and shared documentation are common practices that help ensure all team members are informed about patient progress. This collaborative approach not only improves patient outcomes but also provides Behavioral Care Managers with valuable opportunities to learn from colleagues in different specialties.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Behavioral Care Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Behavioral Care Manager, you need a background in behavioral health, case management, and a relevant degree such as social work, psychology, or nursing, often with licensure (e.g., LCSW, LPC, RN). Familiarity with electronic health records, care coordination platforms, and mental health assessment tools is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and cultural sensitivity are vital soft skills for engaging clients and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies ensure effective support for clients’ mental health needs, improved care outcomes, and seamless coordination across services.
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Infographic showing various Behavioral Care Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,931 per year, or $36 per hour.
Behavioral Health Care Manager

Behavioral Health Care Manager

Family Care Health Centers

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

I. BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for providing care management for patients of FCHC and for clinical supervision of non-licensed care
managers.
All employees of FCHC must ensure service standards are delivered, including:
FCHC Core
• Demonstrates a commitment to FCHC mission and vision.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude towards patients, employees, role, and the health center.
• Demonstrates FCHC core values (accountability, courtesy, excellence, flexibility, integrity, respect).
Customer Service and Professionalism
• Smiles and makes appropriate contact, greets individuals upon entry into building and space.
• Is customer service oriented to both internal (colleagues) and external (patients, clients, vendors, etc.)
Customers. Treats patients, customers and colleagues with dignity and respect.
• Provides timely response to requests, tasks, and inquiries. Demonstrates good service turnaround.
• Demonstrates good communication skills and communicates in a tactful manner.
• Exhibits conflict resolution skills in order to foster effective working relationships and embraces a team
approach.
• Adheres to FCHC's dress code policies. Employee appearance and grooming appropriate.
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• Consistently shows commitment to position and team performance (i.e., attendance and punctuality).
• Consideration and acceptance of cultural differences of others; works well with individuals of diverse
backgrounds, supporting a culture of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Participates in training and professional development and completes required trainings in a timely manner.
Safety
• Adheres to and promotes a culture of safety and cleanliness.
• Adheres to HIPPA/Confidentiality standards.
• Respectful of FCHC property, properly and safely uses Health Center Equipment.
II. INTRADEPARTMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Department Officer: Chief Behavioral Health Officer
Reports to: Manager of BH Care Management
Supervises: N/A
JOB DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
JOB TITLE: BH CARE MANAGER ~ MSW, LMSW, LCSW
BH CARE MANAGER ~ MSW, LMSW, LCSW
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III. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Function as the Care Manager within the integrated primary care and behavioral health team.
2. In coordination with the BHC and primary care provider, enroll eligible and interested patients into the Circle of
Care project and track patient progress towards grant outcomes.
3. As often as is clinically appropriate, face-to-face visits and telephone calls with Circle of Care patients and other
members of the patient's network over the course of their enrollment in the project (3-12 months).
4. Establish and maintain a patient registry to monitor clinical outcomes as well as key processes of care.
5. Arrange for inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs as needed. Assist with discharge
coordination.
6. Coordinate information flow between the PCP, BH providers, CHW, and other FCHC staff within the Circle of Care
program.
7. Attend care team meetings and document clinical information/decision-making in the patient registry.
8. Identify barriers to treatment and possible solutions, including coordinating/offering transportation when needed.
9. Establish and maintain cooperative referral relationships with community agencies, organizations, and
professionals. Together with the other care managers, maintain an up-to-date referral listing.
10. Facilitate referrals to other outpatient therapists as indicated.
11. Facilitate referrals to psychiatry as needed.
12. Participate in staff in-service programs related to social services and/or behavioral health.
13. For LCSWs only: Provide clinical supervision for licensure to LMSWs.
IV. PERIODIC DUTIES:
1. Contributes services to community public health activities as appropriate.
2. Participates in Center work team as needed.
3. Participates in Center staff problem solving groups.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.
V. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Inside Center: All Inclusive.
Outside Center: Patients, community organizations and agencies, professional colleagues and organizations,
and institutions of learning.
VI. QUALIFICATIONS:
1. MSW required. LMSW, LCSW preferred.
2. Minimum of three (3) years experience working in the field of social work or behavioral health care is required.
3. Work experience or strong desire to work in urban community health setting preferred.
BH CARE MANAGER ~ MSW, LMSW, LCSW
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VII. CONTINUING EDUCATION:
1. Active professional development as demonstrated through attendance of seminars, continuing education
programs, etc. is strongly recommended.
2. Satisfactory maintenance of continuing education standards as established by the Division of Professional
Registration of Missouri is required for LMSW and LCSW.
IX. CONFIDENTIALITY:
Respect for and maintenance of client and staff confidentiality is required.
The above responsibilities/duties describe the chief function (requirements) of the job (holder) and are not to be considered a
detailed description of every responsibility/duty (requirement) of the job (holder).