Behavioral Health Case Manager
Listed compensation
$50K - $65K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
The Community Health Centers is known throughout Vermont for providing compassionate, affordable, quality health care to all who need it regardless of financial status or life circumstance.
We are currently seeking a Behavioral Health Case Manager to join our team as we expand our clinics to offer accessible care in our communities.
The Behavioral Health Case Manager will provide medical and social service case management, including helping with obtaining benefits, helping to access resources for housing, food security, transportation, refugee health needs, and other resources that may help the patient's health and wellbeing. The Behavioral Health Case Manager will refer and link patients to other resources in the community and ensure that a referral is complete.
Basic Qualifications
Education and Experience
- BSW degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
- 1-3 years of social work experience preferred.
- Must be CPR certified.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong written/verbal skills.
- Ability to complete all written paperwork in a timely manner essential (written case management plans, progress notes, etc).
- Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to seek supervision when needed or appropriate.
- Ability to work with diverse socioeconomic populations.
CHC Employee Benefits Highlights Include
- Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- Monthly stipend for those with alternate health insurance
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer contribution of 3% of your annual salary after 1 year of service regardless of personal contributions)
- Fiduciary services through Morgan Stanley regarding your Vanguard account and/or other financial advice
- Generous Accrued CTO
- Employee Assistance Program offering FREE short-term counseling sessions and a variety of resources
- A growing list of local discounts and perks including to Edge Sports and Fitness, Lenny's Shoe and Apparel, other retail discounts, and more!
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Case Manager will provide medical and social service case management to patients, assisting them in obtaining benefits and accessing various resources. They will also refer and link patients to community resources and ensure that referrals are completed.
Requirements
Candidates must have a BSW degree from an accredited school and 1-3 years of social work experience is preferred. CPR certification is also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Healthcare Administration Career Context
Of the 40 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 28% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in healthcare administration | ranked against 1,268 Healthcare Administration listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $50k–$65k | Healthcare Administration median $83k (middle half $59k–$87k)24 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$59k in purchasing power | Vermont index 98.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 23% remote · 28% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Healthcare Administration pay trend | −6.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Case Manager at Community Health Centers of Burlington a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Healthcare Administration — ranked against 1,268 active Healthcare Administration listings on WeekdayDoc.
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