Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) Care Manager (092126.8) FULL TIME

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Job Description

Are you ready to work where breathtaking mountain views meet exceptional care?

At Bitterroot Health, we combine the beauty of Montana's Bitterroot Valley with our commitment to high-quality, personalized healthcare.

As the largest employer in Ravalli County, Bitterroot Health is deeply woven into the fabric of the Bitterroot Valley, offering accessible care and building lasting relationships with our neighbors.

Located in Montana’s scenic Bitterroot Valley between the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains, we offer rewarding careers paired with an exceptional outdoor lifestyle. Enjoy top-rated schools, a safe, family-friendly community, and year-round recreation including hiking, fishing, skiing, biking, and access to nearby rivers, trails, and lakes in one of Montana's most stunning regions.

Our Employee Connections & Wellness Team is dedicated to supporting our staff by providing resources and activities that promote occupational, physical, emotional, social, and inclusionary well-being. We believe that your happiness is key to success, which is why we also host regular employee gatherings to foster community and connection.

Grow with us! From tailored pathway training in nursing, laboratory, and surgical departments to scholarships and tuition reimbursement, we are invested in your success.

Join a team recognized for excellence! See for yourself HERE! Named a 2025 top 20 in the nation Critical Access Hospital by the National Rural Health Association. Voted 'Bitterroot’s Best Employer' in 2022 and 2023, we were also honored as the #1 Employer of Choice for large companies in Montana in 2023.

If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare while enjoying the unmatched beauty of Montana, Bitterroot Health is the place for you. Discover the rewarding career you deserve—apply today!

Integrated Behavioral Health Care Manager opportunity in beautiful Hamilton, Montana!!

Bitterroot Health is seeking candidates to fill an integrated behavioral health (IBH) care manager position. IBH care managers are professionals (licensed or unlicensed) who work closely with primary care providers (PCP) in a primary care clinic setting to support, promote, manage, coordinate, and advocate for the mental and physical health of those patients assigned to their caseload.

An IBH care manager is a crucial member of the collaborative care team, which includes the patient’s PCP, a psychiatric consultant, and the patient’s larger primary care team.

This position will be based out of our Corvallis Clinics with responsibilities in Stevensville as well.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in psychology, social work, public health, or some other field related to behavioral health

Licensure or licensure candidate preferred, but not required (e. g. LCSW, LCPC, LAC)

Experience

  • 1 year of professional experience in a related field, required
  • Experience with screening for common mental health and/or substance abuse disorders, preferred

Working knowledge of differential diagnosis of common mental health and/or substance abuse disorders, preferred

Experience with assessment and treatment planning for common mental health and/or substance use disorders, preferred

Working knowledge of evidence-based psychosocial treatments and brief behavioral interventions for common mental health disorders, preferred

  • Basic knowledge of psychopharmacology for common mental health disorders, preferred
  • Experience with evidence-based counseling techniques, preferred
  • Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week
  • Benefits: This position is eligible for the full benefit package
  • For benefits overview, click here.

Bitterroot Health is a non-profit organization and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Responsibilities

The IBH Care Manager works closely with primary care providers to support, manage, and coordinate the mental and physical health of assigned patients. They serve as a key member of the collaborative care team, facilitating communication between the patient, their primary care provider, and psychiatric consultants.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a field related to behavioral health and possess at least one year of professional experience. Licensure or being a licensure candidate in fields such as LCSW, LCPC, or LAC is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Care managementMental health screeningSubstance abuse assessmentPatient advocacyClinical documentation

Healthcare Professional Career Context

Of the 46 active healthcare listings this role was benchmarked against, 11% are remote, 22% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
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Living in Hamilton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$563k
Median resident rent
$947/mo
Residents’ average commute
12 min
State income tax
Up to 6.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Bitterroot Health Human Resources

Hospitals and Health Care
Hamilton, MT
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Full benefit package
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarships
Employee wellness program