Medical Manager

Akua Mind Body; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & D

PTO (Vacation, Sick)

Equity Shares (ESOP)

Job summary

Akua Mind Body in California is seeking a Medical Manager to oversee the IMS program and clinical documentation within our behavioral health facility. The role requires LVN licensure, a high school diploma or GED, and at least one year of nursing experience, with preference for behavioral health experience.

You will coordinate care, ensure EMR documentation accuracy, lead staff training, and assist in compliance audits as a second-in-command to the Program Manager.

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is required.
• High school diploma or GED is required; bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year nursing experience required; 1+ year behavioral healthcare experience preferred.
• Current Health Screen / Physical and TB Test Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Incidental Medical Services (IMS): manage end-to-end program delivery, coordination, ordering, storage, observation, and destruction.
• Documentation: maintain EMR notes, medication orders, and med logs for the program.
• Compliance & Audits: lead audits of medical documentation and infection control per policies.
• Second-in-Command: assist day-to-day operations behind the Program Manager.
• Staff Training: train Clinical Technicians and program staff on IMS and documentation.

Skills

Ownership & accountability

Clinical nursing skills

Compassionate approach

Education

High school diploma or GED; Bachelor's preferred

LVN license (required)

Job description

Description

Position: Medical Manager

Type: Salary, Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 per year + $3k signing bonus

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental)
• PTO (Vacation, Sick)
• Equity Shares (ESOP)

Key Responsibilities

• Incidental Medical Services (IMS): The Medical Manager is responsible for the program's delivery of IMS from end-to-end (incl. provider coordination, ordering, storage, observation, destruction).
• Documentation: The Medical Manager is responsible for the program's medical documentation in the EMR (incl. physician notes, medication orders, med logs) for the program - whether directly imputed themselves or by another clinical staff.
• Compliance & Audits: The Medical Manager will regularly audit medical documentation in the EMR to ensure the program remains in accordance the relevant policies and standards. They will be responsible for leading any relevant activities as indicated in company policies and procedures - e.g. Infection Control (IC).
• Second-in-Command: The Medical Manager is the secondary administrative authority with regard to the day-to-day operations of the facility (behind the Program Manager).
• Staff Training: The Medical Manager is responsible for training Clinical Technicians and program staff on any incidental medical services and relevant documentation.

Qualifications

• License/Credentials: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) (required)
• Education: High school diploma or GED (required), bachelor's degree (preferred), or equivalent vocational schooling in a relevant field (e.g. nursing school)
• Experience: 1+ year(s) of nursing experience (required), 1+ year(s) of behavioral healthcare experience (preferred)
• Additional: Current Health Screen / Physical (required) ; TB Test Clearance (required)

Important Qualities

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Strong desire to apply medical knowledge / nursing skills in a behavioral health setting
• Compassion for clients and employees in all interactions
• Emotional stability under pressure
• Exemplary professional conduct and ethics

Company Description

Akua Behavioral Health is California's leading mental health and substance abuse treatment center. We provide our clients with individualized, compassionate treatment from Master's and Doctorate level clinicians across various levels of care at fully licensed and accredited facilities throughout Northern and Southern California. To give our clients the best chance at lasting recovery, we pioneered an integrative East-meets-West approach that combines Western evidence-based treatment with holistic Eastern traditions to treat the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change.