Campus

OSU-Center for Health Sciences

Contact Name & Email

Jeffery Kellerman, jeff.kellerman@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About This Position

The Behavioral Health Care Manager plays a vital role in supporting and coordinating the mental and physical health care of patients enrolled in the OSU-CHS Collaborative Care Program. This position works closely with primary care providers, mental health professionals, and a multidisciplinary team to manage an assigned patient caseload. Responsibilities include conducting patient intakes, delivering brief therapeutic interventions, promoting health literacy, and connecting patients with community resources.

This role involves both telehealth and in-person services and may include providing therapeutic services in addition to care management duties. The Care Manager will present cases during regular consultation meetings and communicate treatment recommendations to patients and providers.

About The Collaborative Care Model

Collaborative Care is a team-based, population-focused approach to mental health care that integrates care managers, primary care providers, and psychiatric consultants. The Care Manager is a key contributor to the implementation and success of this model, ensuring coordinated, patient-centered care.

Required Qualifications (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Master's
• Master of Social Work (MSW) or equivalent licensure.
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent licensure.
• Valid Driver's License
• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
• Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain professional relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Experience in screening and assessing for mental health and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of differential diagnosis and treatment planning for common behavioral health conditions.
• Proficiency in engaging patients in therapeutic relationships both in-person and via telehealth.
• Familiarity with evidence-based psychosocial treatments and brief behavioral interventions.
• Basic understanding of psychopharmacology relevant to common mental health disorders, within the scope of practice.
• Experience with electronic health records and outcome tracking systems.