Case Manager - Pediatric Behavioral Health - Columbia

Healthcare AdminNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$66k-$89k

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Job Description

Location: New York, New York

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Description

Helping Families, Changing the World

Mental Health Professionals Making an Impact

At NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, our mental health professionals unite the most respected minds in research, education and care. Our diverse upper Manhattan campus is home to over 400 faculty members. Our interdisciplinary services include a range of programs from prevention to intensive outpatient care and treatment collaboration with medical providers across the institution.

Case Manager - Pediatric Behavioral Health - Columbia

Our Pediatric Behavioral Health team is seeking a Case Manager to support our pediatric population.

Serve as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing systems care coordination, targeted referrals and case management, and supportive engagement for pediatric patients and their families presenting with emergent mental health needs.

Seeking candidates with strong patient engagement skills, efficient organizational skills, and investment in teamwork. Experience working in the areas of child abuse and intimate partner violence is an integral part of this role as well as community engagement and attending community events. Position is full time and bilingual Spanish speaking candidates are encouraged to apply.

  • Preferred Criteria
  • Some experience or training in social sciences/public health systems
  • Fluency in both English and Spanish
  • Flexibility to work various shifts

Required Criteria

Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree in Social Work, Psychology or equivalent from a recognized college or university

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

  • NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$66,300-$89,000/Annual

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

Key Responsibilities

The Case Manager will provide systems care coordination, targeted referrals, and supportive engagement for pediatric patients with emergent mental health needs. They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and participate in community engagement activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree in Social Work, Psychology, or an equivalent field. Strong patient engagement skills and the ability to work effectively within a team are required.

Key Skills

Pediatric careCrisis interventionInterdisciplinary teamworkSpanish fluency

Healthcare Administration Career Context

Of the 40 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 35% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Healthcare Administration pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Loan repayment
11%
Sign-on bonus
6%
Relocation assistance
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 5.1
Better work-life than 60% of Healthcare Administration listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,231 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 13.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 75% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.