ECM Behavioral Health Care Manager — Care Coordinator

Lifekind Surgery Center; Indio (CA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Medical PPO options

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

FSA & DSA

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

Lifekind Health in Indio, CA is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Care Manager (ASW/AMFT/APCC) to connect behavioral health with medical services and care coordination. The role supports ECM adherence, improves engagement, and optimizes outcomes for moderate to high-risk patients.

Two clinic locations—Rancho Mirage and Indio—provide care coordination across teams. The ideal candidate holds a MSW/MFT (or related field with required certificates), excels in teamwork, and is willing to travel

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) (unlicensed) or related field with APCC/ASW/AMFT certification.
• Experience in behavioral health, care coordination, or case management preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary care model.
• Knowledge of Medi-Cal and ECM program requirements preferred.
• Willingness to travel to two clinics in assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Provide ECM-aligned care coordination for high-acuity patients and those with complex behavioral and medical needs.
• Conduct proactive patient outreach, engagement, and follow-up.
• Identify and address barriers to care (transportation, psychosocial factors).
• Monitor behavioral health status and elevate 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

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Care coordination

Multidisciplinary collaboration

ECM/Medi-Cal knowledge

Travel to clinics

Education

MSW or MFT or related field with APCC/ASW/AMFT

Job description

Lifekind Health in Indio, CA is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Care Manager (ASW/AMFT/APCC) to connect behavioral health with medical services and care coordination. The role supports ECM adherence, improves engagement, and optimizes outcomes for moderate to high-risk patients.

Two clinic locations—Rancho Mirage and Indio—provide care coordination across teams. The ideal candidate holds a MSW/MFT (or related field with required certificates), excels in teamwork, and is willing to travel