Behavioral Care Manager- ECM - Inland Empire

Responsibilities

• Supports ECM students with behavioral health conditions, focusing on those with SMI and/or SUD needs.
• Works primarily with a caseload of students with behavioral health needs (majority Tier 1 or 2).
• Utilizes brief behavioral health therapeutic interventions to help students manage their health.
• Provides brief crisis interventions and makes warm hand-offs to local crisis resources as needed.
• Provides education to students and families about chronic medical and behavioral health conditions to improve health literacy.
• Trains and supports ECM students on behavioral health conditions, including treatments and evidence-based treatments.
• Affords assistance in coordinating medical and behavioral health access issues with PCP offices, specialists, and ancillary services.
• Tracks medical and behavioral health outcome measures in a patient registry.
• Ensures smooth transitions of care, collaborating with psychiatric hospitals for M1 and with the IEHP transitions of care team for M2, regarding client admissions/discharges.
• Collaborates on student care issues with other ECM Care Team members, participating in weekly systematic case reviews and ad hoc case reviews.
• Aids RN Care Managers in reviewing students’ Comprehensive Health Needs Assessments.
• Engages with students, both in-person and on the phone, using evidence-based approaches (like Motivational Interviewing) to promote collaboration and increase student control over their health.
• Provides consultation for all students of the team when discussing clinical tasks.
• Supports the learning and practice of the Teaching and Therapeutic Community model and trains faculty that incorporates essential elements of this model.
• Attends workshops, meetings, and trainings as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in behavioral health, public health, or a related field.
• Licensed or registered professional in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as ASW, LCSW, LMFT, AMFT, LPCC, or APCC.
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience, with at least 2 years in care management, population health, or related fields.
• Expert knowledge of clinical practices, care coordination, and patient-centered care.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret clinical data and translate findings into actionable strategies.
• Previous clinical experience working with individuals recently released from jail or prison is preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of non-profit organizations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Knowledge of contracting process and associated local, state, federal, and other regulations.
• Ability to multi-task, identify problems, provide recommendations to management teams, and implement applicable systems.
• Ability to work constructively with diverse people and with parties that may have divergent perspectives and interests.
• Understanding and appropriate application of Amity Foundation policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
• 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs.

Pay

• $87,327 per year
• $87,155 per year
• $90,141 per year

Schedule

• Not specified