Pays $33.05-$49.6/hr — Healthcare Admin market median is ~$85k (53 jobs) · Top 25% in Healthcare Administration for work-life (6.8/10, vs 931 in this specialty)
Inpatient Behavioral Health Case Manager
About the Role
Inpatient behavioral health case manager in Wisconsin. Monday-Friday, 8-4:30, occasional weekends. Hourly pay $33-50.
Join American Addiction Centers as a Inpatient Behavioral Health Case Manager – M-F, $33-50/hr in Wisconsin. Department: 11200 Aurora Psychiatric Hospital - Case Management Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Exempt position. Schedule is Monday - Friday.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $33.05 - $49.60/hr.
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, Short- and Long-Term Disability)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Family benefits (adoption assistance, paid parental leave)
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Educational Assistance Program
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join American Addiction Centers as a Inpatient Behavioral Health Case Manager – M-F, $33-50/hr.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves coordinating timely discharge planning, facilitating necessary specialist calls, and working with families to provide information and education services. Key duties also include reviewing clinical/insurance information, obtaining pre-authorizations, performing concurrent reviews with payors, and initiating the denial/appeal process when necessary.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, or a Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling, along with typically 3 years of experience in behavioral health services covering assessments, discharge planning, and utilization review in a managed care setting. Required licensure includes a Registered Nurse license or a Wisconsin Social Worker/Professional Counselor license, plus BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Healthcare Administration Career Context
In Wisconsin, Healthcare Administration listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$109k across 22 listings, vs ~$83k nationally (1,161 listings).
Wisconsin's cost-of-living index is 93.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state — Wisconsin ranks #11 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Healthcare Administration pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Inpatient Behavioral Health Case Manager at American Addiction Centers a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Healthcare Administration — ranked against 931 active Healthcare Administration listings on WeekdayDoc.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.8/10 on work-life balance for Healthcare Admin roles.
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