Behavioral Health Care Manager — ECM & Care Coordination

Lifekind Health; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision Insurance

Cigna PPO plans

Life insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Generous PTO

FSA / DCSA

Job summary

Lifekind Health in Indio, CA is hiring a Behavioral Health Care Manager to bridge behavioral health, medical services, and care coordination. You will support Enhanced Care Management and work with two clinics (Rancho Mirage and Indio) to improve engagement and outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW or MFT (unlicensed) with APCC/ASW/AMFT certification or equivalent, and has CPR/BLS certification. Travel between clinics is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or MFT (unlicensed) or related field with APCC/ASW/AMFT certification.
• BLS or CPR certification required.
• Experience in behavioral health, care coordination, or case management preferred.
• Ability to travel to the two clinics in the assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Provide ECM-aligned care coordination for high-acuity patients.
• Conduct proactive patient outreach, engagement, and follow-up.
• Identify and address barriers to care (transportation, psychosocial factors).
• Monitor behavioral health status and escalate clinical concerns as needed.
• 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.

Skills

ECM coordination

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Travel willingness

Care navigation

Education

MSW or MFT (unlicensed) + APCC/ASW/AMFT

Job description

Lifekind Health in Indio, CA is hiring a Behavioral Health Care Manager to bridge behavioral health, medical services, and care coordination. You will support Enhanced Care Management and work with two clinics (Rancho Mirage and Indio) to improve engagement and outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW or MFT (unlicensed) with APCC/ASW/AMFT certification or equivalent, and has CPR/BLS certification. Travel between clinics is required.