Behavioral Health Care Manager/Nurse Navigator - South Region AMB Clinics
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Description
A Day in the Life
- The Behavioral Health Care Manager (BHCM) is a nurse navigator who plays a key role in Munson Healthcare’s Collaborative Care (CoCM) program. CoCM is an evidence-based model that integrates behavioral health services into the primary care setting through a team-based, measurement-driven approach and proactive patient follow-up.
- Working in partnership with the patient, Primary Care Provider (PCP), and Psychiatric Consultant (PC), the BHCM provides care coordination and behavioral health support for patients experiencing depression and anxiety. This role is similar to care management for chronic physical health conditions and helps strengthen communication, continuity, and collaboration across the care team.
- Provide evidence-based behavioral health support and care coordination for patients experiencing depression and anxiety.
- Serve as a liaison among patients, PCPs, and the Psychiatric Consultant to support timely, coordinated care.
- Use standardized screening and outcome measures to monitor patient progress and guide treatment recommendations.
- Conduct proactive follow-up with patients to assess symptoms, engagement, treatment response, and barriers to care.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation and communicate relevant updates to the care team.
- Participate in psychiatric case review and collaborate with the PCP and Psychiatric Consultant on treatment adjustments.
- Connect patients with appropriate clinical and community resources.
- Support implementation and continued development of Collaborative Care workflows across ambulatory clinics.
What’s Required
- Michigan Resident Only
- 5 years of experience as a RN is highly preferred.
- Registered Nurse with an active, unrestricted license. BSN preferred.
- Experience in care management, behavioral health, primary care, population health, or a related clinical setting.
- Strong assessment, communication, care coordination, and patient-engagement skills.
- Ability to work independently in a primarily remote environment while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
- Comfort using electronic health records, virtual communication tools, and standardized clinical measures.
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Must live in Northern, MI
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