Behavioral Health Care Coordinator

Citadel Healthcare Management (PVT) LTD. provides healthcare management services for practices across North America. Our dedicated team supports a wide range of medical administration tasks, working collaboratively across multiple disciplines.
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About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and highly organized Behavioral Health Case Manager to support patients receiving advanced interventional psychiatric treatments for conditions such as Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD), PTSD, and OCD. This role serves as a critical liaison between patients, families, providers, and insurance carriers to ensure seamless care coordination, treatment access, and long-term recovery support.

The ideal candidate is passionate about mental health, patient advocacy, and delivering exceptional care throughout the treatment journey.

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Key Responsibilities

Patient Intake, Screening & Care Coordination

• Conduct initial psychosocial and clinical intake assessments to evaluate patient eligibility and readiness for advanced interventional treatments.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment processes, timelines, safety protocols, potential side effects, and expected outcomes.
• Coordinate appointments and treatment schedules with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, and other multidisciplinary team members.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure timely documentation within the electronic health record (EHR) system.

Care Pathway Management & Patient Support

• Develop, monitor, and adjust individualized care plans for patients undergoing interventional psychiatric treatment.
• Conduct regular patient follow-ups to assess treatment progress, identify barriers to care, and promote adherence.
• Utilize standardized clinical assessment tools, including PHQ-9, GAD-7, and other outcome measures.
• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and appropriate escalation for patients experiencing acute psychiatric distress.
• Collaborate with clinical providers to address emerging patient needs and treatment concerns.

Utilization Review & Insurance Advocacy

• Prepare and submit clinical documentation required for prior authorizations and insurance approvals.
• Coordinate utilization review activities and communicate directly with insurance carriers regarding coverage determinations.
• Manage appeals for denied services by gathering supporting clinical information and advocating for patient access to care.
• Assist patients in identifying financial assistance programs, manufacturer support programs, and community-based resources.

Transition & Discharge Planning

• Develop comprehensive discharge and aftercare plans following completion of intensive treatment programs.
• Coordinate continuity of care with community psychiatrists, therapists, primary care providers, and support services.
• Facilitate access to ongoing mental health resources aimed at reducing relapse risk and promoting sustained recovery.

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Qualifications

Education

• MBBS, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, or a related field required.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of behavioral health case management, care coordination, or patient navigation experience.
• Experience in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), psychiatric hospital, behavioral health practice, pain management, or neuromodulation/interventional psychiatry setting preferred.
• Exposure to utilization review, prior authorizations, and insurance appeals is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of treatment-resistant mental health conditions, including depression, PTSD, OCD, and anxiety disorders.
• Familiarity with evidence-based assessment tools such as PHQ-9, GAD-7, and similar screening instruments.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and healthcare compliance standards.
• Excellent communication, motivational interviewing, and patient engagement skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy, and discretion.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple patient cases simultaneously.
• Proficiency with EHR systems and Microsoft Office applications.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced psychiatric treatment programs.
• Knowledge of payer authorization requirements and behavioral health reimbursement processes.

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