ECM Clinical Consultant

Central Neighborhood Hlth Fdn • San Bernardino, CA

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About The Position

Enhanced Care Management (ECM) benefit is a new, statewide benefit established by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to provide a whole-person approach to care that addresses the clinical and non-clinical circumstances of high-need Medi-Cal beneficiaries enrolled in Medi-Cal managed care. Enhanced care management is a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to providing intensive and comprehensive care management services to populations of focus.

The following seven core services will be provided at the point of care: Outreach and engagement; Comprehensive assessment and care management plan; Enhanced care coordination; Health promotion; Comprehensive transitional care; Member and family supports; Coordination of and referral to community and social support services.

ECM population of focus will be: Individuals and families experiencing homelessness; High utilizer adults; Adults with serious mental illness (SMI) or substance use disorder (SUD); Adults and children/youth transitioning from incarceration.

Requirements

• Graduate from an approved nursing program.
• California license as a Registered Nurse or LCSW
• Must be sensitive to the needs of the patients in a community health care setting in the areas of health and social services as one component.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well organized and demonstrates an understanding of audience needs.
• Through genuine and positive communication makes each patient feel informed, understood and special.
• Must have a high level of accuracy, time management skills, and possess strong organizational skills.
• An effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback can be counted on the meet commitments.
• Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success and can be counted on the complete goals.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English/Spanish is desirable but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring clinical assessment elements leading to the creation of the plan of care are under the direction of an independently licensed clinician.
• Review and inform the care team.
• Act as clinical resource for care team, as needed.
• Facilitate access to primary care and behavioral health providers, as needed to assist care coordinator and team
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees