Behavioral Health Clinician II Case Manager

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$33.36-$46.7/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Requirements
  • Position Title - Behavioral Health Clinician II - Case Manager (Full-time)
  • Work Schedule - Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm EST

Job Summary

Responsible for receiving, coordinating, and providing services to all Targeted Case Management referrals. Works collaboratively with inter-disciplinary team to assess plan of care, monitor progress and make recommendations for the safest and most efficient community services.

Meets and provides interventions for participants in community, at various local agencies, and outpatient practices. Completes referrals, often requiring a LCPC/LCSW, to various agencies for services and benefits the participant may qualify for.

Connects the participant with treatment, education, and employment services aimed at improving health and independence. Supports participants to obtain or maintain housing, food security, and reduce incarceration risk. Engages in emergency support and crisis services in community when required.

Work Experience

Education & Training

Currently licensed as LCSW/LCPC in the state of Maryland.

Work Orientation & Experience: Experience in Psychiatric Case Management, resources in Harford County and Critical Diagnosing preferred. Basic computer skills required.

Skills & Abilities: Demonstrate skill in a) psychiatric clinical case management and assessment of psychiatric patients; b) performing complete biopsychosocial assessments; c) effective critical thinking; d) written and oral communications; and e) age appropriate interpersonal interactions.

Demonstrate knowledge of f) Medicaid regulations; g) acute care criteria and h) case management principles.

Demonstrate ability to i) communicate and collaborate effectively with both internal and external customers; j) assess, adapt, and calmly respond to changing and/or crisis environment; k) make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures, and ethical standards; m) prioritize work assignments and manage time effectively to complete duties; and l) be available to adapt hours to meet the needs of all customers.

Requires knowledge and use of the appropriate computer systems to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers.

Benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

Pay Range: $33.36 - $46.70

Other Compensation (If Applicable)

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Key Responsibilities

The clinician coordinates and provides targeted case management services, including assessing care plans and monitoring participant progress. They also connect participants with essential community services, treatment, and support for housing and food security.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently licensed as an LCSW or LCPC in the state of Maryland. Experience in psychiatric case management and knowledge of local resources in Harford County are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionClinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningCommunity OutreachInterdisciplinary CollaborationOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationTime ManagementIndependent Decision Making

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Clinician II Case Manager at University of Maryland Medical System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 28% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • No weekends

Living in Aberdeen

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$335k
Typical market rent
$1,936/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental and vision
Retirement plan
Paid time off
CME allowance