Enhanced Care Management Justice Involved Specialist II

L.A. Care Health Plan; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Enhanced Care Management Justice Involved Specialist II to support justice-involved members in Los Angeles. This role involves liaising with correctional facilities, developing guidance for ECM providers, and building relationships with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, strong collaboration skills, and experience working with justice-involved populations. Join a mission-driven organization that prioritizes access to quality health care for vulnerable communities and be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plans

Medical, Dental and Vision

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with justice-involved populations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison with correctional facilities and ECM providers.
• Develop guidance for ECM providers on justice-involved protocols.

Skills

Collaboration Skills

Relationship Management

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Time Management

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Enhanced Care Management Justice Involved Specialist II

Job Category: Administrative, HR, Business Professionals

Department: Care Management

Location: Los Angeles, CA, US, 90017

Position Type: Full Time

Requisition ID: 12129

Salary Range: $67,186.00 (Min.) - $87,342.00 (Mid.) - $107,498.00 (Max.)

Established in 1997, L.A. Care Health Plan is an independent public agency created by the state of California to provide health coverage to low-income Los Angeles County residents. We are the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan, serving more than 2 million members.

Mission: L.A. Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County's vulnerable and low-income communities and residents.

The Enhanced Care Management (EMC) Justice-Involved Specialist II is responsible for the design and implementation of strategies to support justice-involved members at L.A. Care, ensuring alignment with the CalAIM Justice-Involved (JI) initiative.

Duties

Primary Point of Contact: Serve as the primary L.A. Care liaison with correctional facilities, ECM providers, and state and county entities ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and facilitating care transitions for justice-involved members.

Guidance and Support for ECM Providers: Develop and implement guidance for ECM providers, ensuring they effectively navigate justice-involved coordination protocols and meet DHCS standards.

Relationship Building and Stakeholder Engagement: Drive stakeholder engagement by cultivating strong, collaborative relationships with correctional, mental health, and social service agencies.

Specialist in Justice-Involved Populations: Act as a thought leader and knowledge resource on justice-involved populations, including pre-release and post-release requirements.

Systemic Barriers and Issues Resolution: Proactively identify systemic barriers impacting justice-involved members’ access to care and design solutions.

Compliance and Program Alignment: Ensure processes and documentation align with CalAIM JI requirements, supporting effective reporting and adherence to agreements.

Training and Best Practices: Coordinate training initiatives for ECM providers and partners on justice-involved protocols.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Related Field. In lieu of degree, equivalent education and/or experience may be considered.

Education Preferred

Master's Degree in Social Work or Related Field

Experience

Required: At least 3 years working with justice-involved populations.

Skills

Required:

Strong collaboration and relationship management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Detail oriented, organized, and possess time management skills. Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Preferred: Understanding of Medi-Cal benefits and CalAIM Justice-Involved initiatives. Knowledge of L.A. Care core computer system. Motivational Interviewing skills. Bilingual in one of LA Care Health Plan’s threshold languages is highly desirable.

Licenses/Certifications Required

Active & Current Driver's License, with a clean record and Auto Insurance Required.

Licenses/Certifications Preferred

Motivational Interviewing Certification

Physical Requirements

Light

Additional Information

Required: Travel to offsite locations for work.

Salary Range Disclaimer: The expected pay range is based on many factors such as geography, experience, education, and the market.

L.A. Care offers a wide range of benefits including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Wellness Program

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles