Behavioral Health Care Manager (ASW, AMFT, APCC) Lifekind Health

•2.4 Indio, CA Job Details Full-time $72,000

•$82,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Master's degree in social work Patient care outcome improvement CPR Certification Master of Social Work Patient follow-up care Caregiving documentation requirements Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work BLS Certification ACSW Mid-level Medicaid health insurance Overseeing care coordination Compliance documentation Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Working with individuals with mental health conditions Medicaid regulations Medicaid Marriage & Family Therapy Patient interaction Social Work AMFT Social work care coordination Clinical documentation standards Managing patients as a clinical case manager Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination experience Customer interaction during outreach Communication skills Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Lifekind Health is looking for a full-time Behavioral Health Care Manager to serve as a critical link between behavioral health, medical services, and care coordination teams. This role supports compliance with Enhanced Care Management (ECM) program requirements while improving patient engagement, continuity of care, and clinical outcomes for moderate to high-risk populations. Help to increase show rates, ensure compliance, and optimize clinical staff efficiency by shifting non-billable tasks away from licensed providers. Our mission is to bring care that's whole, human, and healing. Blending medical, behavioral, and lifestyle support into a single plan because restoring life takes more than a prescription. At Lifekind Health we strive every day to live up to that definition by providing the best care possible for our complex patient population. Our team of medical doctors, psychologists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and dietitians work together within a revolutionary transdisciplinary model that addresses the quadruple aim of healthcare: enhancing patient experience, improving patient health, reducing healthcare costs, and increasing employee satisfaction. Learn more about us at www.

Lifekindhealth.com.

Schedule:

Monday

•Friday, 8:00 am

•5:00 pm

Location:

Works out of 2 clinics in the region: Rancho Mirage and Indio About the position: Provide Enhanced Care Management (ECM

•aligned care coordination for high-acuity patients and patients with comorbid behavioral and medical conditions Conduct proactive patient outreach, engagement, and follow-up Identify and address barriers to care (e.g., transportation, psychosocial factors) Monitor behavioral health status and escalate clinical concerns appropriately Facilitate communication across interdisciplinary care teams Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation per payer requirements Support continuity of care across behavioral health, medical, and ancillary services Our Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) (unlicensed); or Master's in a related mental health field with an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), or Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT) certification Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification required Experience in behavioral health, care coordination, or case management strongly preferred Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work within a multidisciplinary care model Knowledge of Medi-Cal and ECM program requirements preferred Ability and willingness to travel to the 2 clinics in your assigned region At Lifekind , we believe our employees deserve the best. Here's what you can look forward to when you join us:

Comprehensive Benefits:

medical, dental, vision insurance options for you and your family Medical

•Choice between three Cigna PPO plans (company pays 90% for employees and 50% for dependents!) Dental offered through Principal Life Insurance Company Vision offered through Principal and VSP Vision Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCSA) Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability with medical enrollment Employee Life, Spouse Life and Dependent Life 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Generous PTO Lifekind Health and Savas Software are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.