Behavioral Health Care Manager, Licensed (Hybrid Work Schedule) - Inland Empire Health Plan

What you can expect!  

Find joy in serving others with IEHP! We welcome you to join us in “healing and inspiring the human spirit” and to pivot from a “job” opportunity to an authentic experience!

Under the direction of the Behavioral Health and Care Management Leadership, this position provides high quality, effective care management to IEHP members. Care Management is broadly defined, and can include outreach and engagement to members, engaging members in skilled therapeutic interactions to promote health behaviors, coordination of care, resource linkages, working with other professionals and organizations in the community to ensure quality of care for members, seamless transitions of care, and facilitating the right care and the right time for the member.  This position works collaboratively with members of their own team, members and families, and other professionals.  As a licensed clinician, this position provides clinical expertise, clinical leadership, and clinical oversight in a variety of ways within the Behavioral Health and Care management departments. This position, like all positions within the Behavioral Health Department, is expected to model behavioral health principles of relationship-based care, as well engage in promoting education and understanding of behavioral health and its importance in whole health, to those within IEHP and in the community.

Perks

IEHP is not only committed to healing and inspiring the human spirit of our Members, but we also aim to match our team members with the same energy by providing prime benefits and more.

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid schedule.
• CalPERS retirement.
• State of the art fitness center on-site.
• Medical Insurance with Dental and Vision.
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability options
• Career advancement opportunities and professional development.
• Wellness programs that promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexible Spending Account – Health Care/Childcare
• CalPERS retirement
• 457(b) option with a contribution match
• Paid life insurance for employees

Pet care insurance

Education & Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience performing or facilitating Behavioral Health services. Experience working successfully within a team and experience in developing and maintaining effective relationships with both clients and coworkers is mandatory.
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Possession of an active, unrestricted, and unencumbered license in a Social Services related field required.

Key Qualifications

• Yes, must have a valid California Driver's license and valid automobile insurance. Must qualify and maintain driving record to drive company vehicles based on IEHP insurance standards of no more than three (3) points.
• Familiarity with Managed Care and discharge planning is required. Knowledgeable and skilled in evidenced based communication such as Motivational Interviewing, or similar empathy-based communication strategies.
• Understanding of and sensitivity to multi-cultural communities. Deep understanding and knowledge of mental health and substance use conditions, including both acute and chronic management.
• Highly skilled interpersonally, with excellent relationship skills.
• Must have skills and resilience to tolerate a moderate level of change and development around new models of care and care management practices. Proficient in the use of computer software to include but not 
  limited to: (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel, Power Point).
• Able to sufficiently engage members and providers on the phone, including developing effective relationships that are phone-based. Must be able to work as a member of a team, executing job duties and making skillful decisions within one’s scope. 

Start your journey towards a thriving future with IEHP and apply TODAY!