Behavioral Health Care Manager
About the job
- Active, unrestricted license to provide mental health treatment in at least one U.S. state is preferred; pre-licensed candidates are also accepted.
- Ability to support a caseload of patients with different diagnoses, backgrounds, cultures, and levels of acuity.
- Ability to deliver care in a virtual setting.
- Experience with patients with oncology and/or chronic or serious medical conditions.
- Experience supporting patients with suicidal ideation and/or trauma.
- Availability to work in the Pacific Time Zone between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- Conduct structured assessments of the mental and behavioral health and functioning of oncology patients referred by partner cancer centers and clinics.
- Develop treatment plans based on assessment results using Protocol’s evidence-based modular treatment approach.
- Implement treatment modules and conduct ongoing progress assessments to guide next steps in care and make changes as indicated by patient progress.
- Maintain a patient registry aligned with Collaborative Care Model requirements.
- Participate in weekly consultation meetings with Protocol’s consulting psychiatrist.
- Communicate and collaborate with oncology teams about patient progress and recommendations, and attend care coordination meetings as needed.
- Maintain a patient caseload targeting 65% patient-facing time.
- Participate in initial and ongoing training required by Protocol.
- Use between-session messaging as indicated to support patients.
- Engage in ongoing supervision and department meetings.
- If licensed, maintain licensure in the home state and obtain licensure in other states as requested by Protocol; licensure costs will be covered by Protocol.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Certified proficiency for practice in Spanish or Mandarin.
About the company
Protocol Behavioral Health delivers oncology-focused mental health care by partnering with oncology clinics and cancer centers to integrate behavioral health services into cancer care. Their product works through collaborations with medical practices to provide mental health support to cancer patients, enabling appropriate screening, referral, and therapy within the oncology setting (in-clinic or telehealth as needed), coordinated with the oncology team. The company differentiates itself by specializing in cancer-related behavioral health and embedding services directly into oncology workflows, improving care coordination and practice efficiency compared to generic mental health providers. The goal is to improve patient outcomes and experience while helping clinics run more efficiently by offering targeted mental health support tailored to cancer patients.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
2025
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 23, 2026 Affiliated Oncologists added Protocol to greater Chicago oncology workflows.
- July 7, 2026 Ryan Powers joined as COO and CFO for scaling execution.
- Juxtapose backed Protocol after April 30, 2025 seed financing and rapid 2026 growth.
What critics are saying
- OncoHealth and Bicycle Health veterans Rick Dean and Nate Walcker signal crowded adjacencies.
- Protocol launched in February 2026; seven-state reach still lacks durable network effects.
- If insurers tighten behavioral-health reimbursement in 2027, Protocol's embedded model loses economics.
What makes Protocol Behavioral Health unique
- Protocol embeds psycho-oncology care inside oncology practices, not standalone clinics.
- Its Collaborative Care Model reaches patients within 48 hours of referral.
- NCCN recognized Collaborative Care Model in January 2026 for oncology distress management.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Options