Clinical Specialist (LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW) - Enhanced Care Management (ECM)

HealthRIGHT 360; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

15 paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Retirement plans

Training and professional development

Job summary

HealthRIGHT 360 is seeking a licensed behavioral health professional to lead clinical strategy and oversight for the ECM program in California. The role coordinates behavioral health, physical health, and community services for high-need Medi-Cal members.

The position emphasizes training, supervision, and collaboration with leadership to ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality care delivery. Monday–Friday schedule supported on-site in Santa Ana.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited program.
• Valid licensure from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (LMFT/LPCC/LCSW).
• First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Driver’s license and access to transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement clinical strategies aligned with ECM program goals.
• Provide clinical oversight to the ECM team to ensure quality and compliance.
• Deliver trainings on clinical topics and care coordination for staff.
• Act as a clinical liaison between ECM, providers, and community resources; participate in multidisciplinary teams.

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field

California licensure (LMFT/LPCC/LCSW)

First Aid and CPR certification (within 30 days of hire)

Valid California Driver’s License

Job description

Benefits And Perks

• HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more!
• Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Work with mission driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day in the work that you do.
• The required work schedule for this position is: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

CalAIM is an initiative of the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to improve the quality of life and health outcomes of Medi-Cal recipients by implementing delivery system, program, and payment reforms across the Medi-Cal program. A key feature of CalAIM is the statewide introduction of an Enhanced Care Management (ECM) benefit and a menu of Community Supports, which, at the option of a Managed Care Plan (MCP), publicly funded health insurance plans for low-income citizens, can address the clinical and non-clinical needs of Populations of Focus with the most complex medical and social needs.

This role ensures care is person-centered, evidence-based, and aligned with regulatory requirements while supporting care teams in coordinating behavioral health, physical health, and community-based services for high-need Medi-Cal members.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Strategy

• Support development and implementation of clinical strategies aligned with program goals.
• Integrate evidence-based practices into care delivery.
• Evaluate and recommend clinical models, care pathways, and best practices.
• Partner with leadership on quality improvement initiatives.

Clinical Oversight

• Provide clinical oversight and guidance to the ECM team.
• Ensure clinical interventions are effective, appropriate, and efficient.
• Review Comprehensive Assessments, additional assessments, and Care Plans for quality and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.

Clinical Support and Training

• Develop and deliver trainings on clinical topics, care coordination, and student engagement.
• Provide ongoing consultation and support to staff, including complex case debriefs.
• Offer clinical and administrative guidance as needed.
• Support escalated or high-acuity ECM member cases.
• Trainings may be delivered in-person, virtually, in field-based settings, or as otherwise assigned.

Administration And Other Duties

• Serve as a clinical liaison between ECM, providers, and community resources.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams, committees, and ICT meetings.
• Contribute to care plan development and updates.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in EHR/provider systems (within 24 hours).
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and workshops.
• Complete assigned trainings in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Credentials

• Licensed behavioral health care professional, social worker, or other licensed behavioral health care professional (primary care physician, specialist physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, pharmacist, registered nurse, LVN, advanced practice nurse, nutritionist).
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field from an accredited graduate school.
• Valid licensure from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW.
• ValidFirst Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within30 daysof hire.
• Valid California Driver’s License and access to registered and insured transportation preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, with at least 1 year in care management, population health, or related field.
• Experience working with clients experiencing acute withdrawal from substances.
• Previous Clinical experience working with individuals recently released from jail or prison or experiencing homelessness.
• Experience working with Medi-Cal, Medi-Care, and private medical insurance plans preferred.
• Experience providing trauma-informed services preferred.

HealthRIGHT 360 is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the compensation range is based on factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, internal equity, and organizational compensation practices. In addition to salary, HealthRIGHT 360 offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements

The compensation range listed reflects the expected pay for this position based on the primary work location. Actual compensation may vary depending on geographic location and applicable state or local pay transparency requirements.

HealthRIGHT 360 is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities through fair and equitable recruitment, hiring, compensation, development, and advancement practices.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Must complete a background check and Live Scan.