Advanced Practice Care Manager

Spectrum Healthcare Group
Location: Tucson, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Spectrum Healthcare Group is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Care Manager to join our growing behavioral health team in Tucson. This advanced-level position combines direct client care with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring and training Care Managers while coordinating services for individuals with complex behavioral health needs.

If you're an experienced behavioral health professional who enjoys solving complex cases, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting the growth of others, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate behavioral and physical healthcare services for clients with complex needs
• Complete assessments, reassessments, treatment plans, and care coordination activities
• Manage high-acuity behavioral health cases across multiple systems of care
• Mentor, coach, and train new Care Managers
• Collaborate with providers, hospitals, community partners, and internal teams
• Connect clients with housing, benefits, healthcare, and community resources
• Provide crisis assessments and intervention when appropriate
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Ensure compliance with AHCCCS, RBHA, state, federal, and organizational standards
• Travel as needed to support clients and teams throughout Arizona

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• High school diploma and at least 4 years of behavioral health experience as a Care Manager
• Bachelor's degree in any field and at least 4 years of behavioral health Care Management experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a Human Services-related field and at least 3 years of behavioral health Care Management experience

Preferred Experience

Experience with one or more of the following:

• Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
• Court Ordered Treatment (COT)
• Housing coordination
• ALTCS and Social Security benefits
• Guardianship and MHPOA
• Crisis intervention
• Social determinants of health
• DCS involvement
• Probation or school collaboration
• Acute behavioral health services

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of DSM-5 and behavioral health interventions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience coordinating behavioral and physical healthcare
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Requirements

• Valid Arizona driver's license with a clean driving record
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
• Basic computer proficiency

Apply today and help improve access to high-quality behavioral healthcare across Arizona!