LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PsyD, or PhD - ECM (100% onsite Los Angeles)

About the role

The Clinical Consultant for the Enhanced Care Management (ECM) - Community Supports (CS) program supports the program and Advocates by assuring the quality of clinical service is being maintained. Ensures that clinical records are accurate, current, and meet Medical Assistance standards and regulations. The Clinical Consultant provides expertise and guidance to improve student care, program effectiveness, and clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Review, approve, and provide clinical sign-off on comprehensive assessments, individualized care plans, and treatment-related documentation
• Ensure documentation meets medical necessity and ECM/CalAIM standards
• Provide feedback to staff to improve clinical quality, accuracy, and compliance
• Maintain consistency in clinical practices across multiple contracts, counties, and Managed Care Plans
• Serve as a clinical resource and consultant to ECM staff and multidisciplinary teams
• Provide guidance on complex and high-risk cases, behavioral health and substance use concerns, crisis intervention and stabilization, and treatment planning and care coordination strategies
• Provide consultation and support to staff, including availability for case debriefing and clinical guidance
• Afford assistance with cases requiring escalated clinical involvement
• Offer consultation on both clinical and administrative issues as requested
• Assist in the development and implementation of clinical strategies aligned with program goals
• Support the integration of evidence-based practices into ECM service delivery
• Evaluate and recommend clinical models, care pathways, and best practices to enhance outcomes
• Collaborate with Program Director and leadership to support program design and clinical effectiveness
• Support the implementation of Teaching and Therapeutic Community models within programming
• Provide oversight to ensure ECM services meet local, state, and federal regulations, Managed Care Plan requirements, and contractual expectations and deliverables
• Conduct chart reviews, audits, and quality checks
• Identify gaps, trends, and risks in clinical service delivery and recommend improvements
• Support audit readiness, site visits, and compliance reviews
• Develop and deliver training on clinical documentation standards, care coordination techniques, student engagement strategies, and best practices in ECM service delivery
• Support onboarding and ongoing staff development and clinical competency building
• Promote consistency in clinical approaches across programs and counties
• Serve as a clinical liaison between ECM programs, healthcare providers, and community partners
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and improve service delivery
• Participate in committees and meetings to advocate for ECM services and the populations served
• Support quality improvement initiatives in partnership with leadership and care teams
• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to ECM Advocates and Housing Navigators (as required for clinical oversight)
• Offer ongoing consultation, mentorship, and support without direct managerial responsibility
• Support staff in applying trauma-informed care and client-centered approaches
• Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops as requested
• Maintain documentation of clinical reviews and approvals
• Provide reports on clinical trends, outcomes, and recommendations

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in behavioral health, public health, or related human services field
• Active, unrestricted licensure in California: LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PsyD, or PhD
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience, including:
• Behavioral health (mental health and/or substance use)
• High-acuity or underserved populations (e.g., homeless, justice-involved)
• At least 2 years of experience in care management, population health, or ECM-related services
• Strong experience in:
• Clinical documentation review
• Treatment planning
• Crisis intervention
• Valid and unexpired driver’s license

Qualifications

• Previous Clinical experience working with individuals recently released from jail or prison a plus. Previous Supervisory experience.
• Experience providing services inside correctional facilities
• Knowledge of reentry systems, benefits navigation, and housing resources
• Experience with ECM/CalAIM programs and Managed Care Plans
• Experience working with justice-involved or reentry populations
• Previous supervisory or clinical oversight experience
• Knowledge of housing resources, benefits navigation, and community-based systems
• Comfortable working in both secure custodial environments and community-based field settings

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays
• 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs
• Organization committed to community action
• Community oriented workplace

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full time