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Care Coordinator - Enhanced Care Management

Nhcare, Temecula, California, United States, 92591

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Care Coordinator - Enhanced Care Management Job Category

: Clinical

Requisition Number

: CAREC003526

Posted : December 22, 2025

Full-Time

Hybrid

Locations Showing 1 location

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together. As a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) community health organization, we serve over 500,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 100,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance. We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you.

ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE:

The Care Coordinator will coordinate care for complex patients with mental illness, substance use disorders, or chronic conditions to navigate and link with community resources that address social determinants of health (SDOH). This role will provide care coordination and connection to services and social supports for ECM patients, including appointment scheduling and referral management. Additionally, this position will require travel to other Neighborhood sites as needed to attend the designated meetings as well as training for staff members.

This is a hybrid position; on site expectations are dependent on performance. Proposed schedule shifts: Mondays through Fridays 8:30 AM - 5 PM or 9 AM - 5:30 PM (30-min lunch).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides ongoing monitoring of the Targeted Engagement List (TEL)

Assigns patients to the appropriate ECM team members based on risk category and available clinical data for ECM engagement activities

Works with a caseload of patients identified as being low risk

Conducts periodic telephonic outreach and follow-up to low-risk ECM patients as outlined in the Shared Care Plan

Supports other ECM team members with delegated tasks

Assists in the coordination of appointments and referrals for physical and behavioral health appointments

Collaborates on patient care issues with other ECM team members, participating in weekly systematic case reviews and ad hoc case reviews, and consults with ECM team RN and/or the Behavioral Health care team RN before taking any action that is clinical in nature

Connects ECM patients to other social services and supports they may need

Uses relationship-based strategies to engage patients in care as well as motivational interviewing

Assists with arrangements such as transportation, directions, and completion of durable medical equipment requests

Coordinates with ECM patient in the most easily accessible setting, within IEHP guidelines, such as patient home, provider/regional office, or other settings

Contributes to the success of the organization by participating in quality improvement activities

Documents in ECW for all care coordination and other services or teaching provided in a timely manner, as needed

Prioritizes activities according to intensity, need, and required follow-up

Provides accurate and timely reports to supervisor and site staff, as required

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Two years of healthcare, behavioral health, or social services industry experience required

Active CA driver’s license and proof of car insurance required

Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certificate preferred

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing, and proofreading skills

Ability to interact effectively with clinic personnel, patients, and community-based organizations

Knowledgeable about evidence-based communication such as motivational interviewing, or similar empathy-based communication strategies (emotional intelligence)

Knowledge about and experience with providing sensitivity to patients with mental health conditions and addictive disorders

Ability to resolve problems/conflicts

Ability to navigate computer applications, including Microsoft applications

Ability to sufficiently engage members and providers both on the phone and in person

Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Excellent planning and organizational ability

Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently

Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift/carry 25 lbs/weight

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Pay range:

$23.37 - $27.50 per hour, depending on experience

Compensation Disclosure:

The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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