Licensed Behavioral Health Utilization Care Manager
Listed compensation
$63k-$69k
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: 719 US HWY 301 S - TAMPA, FL, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $63000.00 - $69000.00Salary/year, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Position Summary: The Behavioral Health Utilization Care Manager is responsible for assuring that the system of care is accessible, effective, efficient and appropriate for individuals and families seeking services. This is a temporary full-time position created to support an important organizational initiative and is expected to continue for up to two (2) years.
The position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while receiving competitive compensation, benefits, and paid time off, subject to organizational policies and benefit plan eligibility requirements. As organizational needs evolve, CFBHN may modify, extend, or conclude the assignment.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling or marriage and family counseling. Behavioral health license LMHC, LCSW, LMFT required Two years’ experience in utilization management that includes oversight of admissions, census, discharges, and budget.
Essential Job Functions Review, analyze, trend and report utilization/care coordination data of individuals receiving behavioral health services.
Identify, recommend, and assist in implementing programmatic and system changes designed to further develop and improve system of care through acute care meetings, care coordination, etc. Provide training and technical assistance related to utilization management/care coordination.
Assure compliance with provider and CFBHN contractual requirements, managing entity accreditation requirements, annual audit requirements and laws, regulations and rules that govern the provision of behavioral health services Participate in and/or chair CFBHN Utilization Management Committee and other associated CFBHN meetings Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Position Specific Exceptional skills in utilization data analysis Understanding of different funding sources for behavioral health care (Medicaid, commercial insurance) as well as state and federal funding In-depth understanding of system of care principles and values Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to the provision of mental health and substance services Knowledge of the principles and practices of collaborative quality improvement process Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize to meet deadlines Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite as applicable to the position Ability to travel as required by the position We offer: Health & dental (100% paid for employee) Vision benefits (deeply discounted pricing) Hybrid role - Predominately work from home Life Insurance ($10,000 policy, 100% paid) 401k and Roth (after 90 days) Matching up to 4% AD&D policy (100% employer paid) Telehealth at no cost AFLAC available 12 paid vacation days, 12 paid sick days Two paid personal days and one paid volunteer day Nine paid holidays Employee assistance program And more great benefits! Send your resume now!
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Utilization Care Manager ensures that behavioral health services are accessible, effective, and efficient for individuals and families. They are responsible for analyzing utilization data, managing compliance with contractual requirements, and implementing programmatic improvements.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or marriage and family counseling, along with a valid behavioral health license (LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT). Additionally, two years of experience in utilization management, including oversight of admissions, census, discharges, and budgets, is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Behavioral Health Utilization Care Manager at Central Florida Behavioral Health Network a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Behavioral Health healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no night shifts, remote work flexibility.
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 28% have no call, 73% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$66k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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