Associate Behavioral Health Care Manager

Colla Health

Associate Behavioral Health Care Manager role supporting cancer patients by integrating behavioral health with physical healthcare. Work remotely within partner oncology practices from Monday to Friday.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a trusted, effective working relationship with the partner oncology practice team
Work within a partner oncology group to support patients, clinicians, and practice staff with the identification and intake of patients needing behavioral health support
Support the mental health of patients with cancer on an assigned patient caseload
Provide brief behavioral interventions tailored for the cancer setting
Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders
Facilitate patient engagement and follow-up care
Provide patient education about common mental health and substance abuse disorders and the available treatment options
Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications
Support psychotropic medication management as prescribed by medical providers, focusing on treatment adherence monitoring, side effects, and effectiveness of treatment

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–4 years of relevant experience in a behavioral health, healthcare, or oncology setting (preferred)
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field required
You are working toward, license-eligible, or currently holding one of the following or similar: Licensed Social Worker (MSW, LSW, LMSW), Clinical Professional Counselor (CPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Demonstrate an eagerness to learn, grow professionally, and gain experience learning behavioral health therapeutic interventions
Relevant internship or work experience in a healthcare setting, behavioral health setting, and/or oncology setting
Dedicated to providing evidenced-based care and have a demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a team setting
Have a passion for delivering quality behavioral health care

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision
401(k)
Flexible PTO
Access to and mentorship from leading clinicians and experts in psycho-oncology and integrated behavioral health

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Hard Skills & Tools

Behavioral InterventionsMental Health ScreeningSubstance Abuse AssessmentPatient EducationTreatment Response TrackingPsychotropic Medication Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationEffective CommunicationEagerness to Learn

Certifications

Licensed Social Worker (MSW, LSW, LMSW)Clinical Professional Counselor (CPC)Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)