Behavioral Health Care Manager (MSW, MFT, APCC)

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Behavioral Health Care Manager (MSW, MFT, APCC) Full Time — Rancho Mirage, CA, US Salary Range: $72,000.00 To $82,000.00 Annually Lifekind Health is looking for a full‑time Behavioral Health Care Manager to serve as a critical link between behavioral health, medical services, and care coordination teams. This role supports compliance with Enhanced Care Management (ECM) program requirements while improving patient engagement, continuity of care, and clinical outcomes for moderate to high‑risk populations. Help to increase show rates, ensure compliance, and optimize clinical staff efficiency by shifting non‑billable tasks away from licensed providers. Location: Works out of 2 clinics in the region: Rancho Mirage and Indio About the position: Provide Enhanced Care Management (ECM)-aligned care coordination for high‑acuity patients and patients with comorbid behavioral and medical conditions Conduct proactive patient outreach, engagement, and follow‑up Identify and address barriers to care (e.g., transportation, psychosocial factors) Monitor behavioral health status and escalated clinical concerns appropriately 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 Our Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) (unlicensed); or Master’s in a related mental health field with an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), or Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT) certification Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification required Experience in behavioral health, care coordination, or case management strongly preferred Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work within a multidisciplinary care model Knowledge of Medi-Cal and ECM program requirements preferred Ability and willingness to travel to the 2 clinics in your assigned region Perks and Benefits Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance options for you and your family Medical – Choice between three Cigna PPO plans (company pays 90% for employees and 50% for dependents) Dental offered through Principal Life Insurance Company Vision offered through Principal and VSP Vision Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCSA) Company paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability with medical enrollment Employee Life, Spouse Life, and Dependent Life coverage 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Generous paid time off (PTO) Lifekind Health and Savas Software are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio‑economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lifekind Surgery Center