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ECM Lead Case Manager

Youritrecruiter, San Bernardino, California, United States, 92409

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San Bernardino, United States | Posted on 10/29/2025

Your IT Recruiter is looking to place an Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Lead Care Manager for our client. We are looking to hire in both Los Angeles and San Bernardino County.

The ECM Lead Case Manager will assume responsibilities for community outreach and engagement. This position will determine eligibility, complete enrollment assessments and perform outreach to potential ECM members to offer enhanced case management program.

A successful ECM Lead Care Manager knows the importance of empathy, advocacy, cultural competency and follow‑up assistance to help clients access the services needed to build and sustain healthy lives. This position requires a creative intellectual with critical thinking skills and a desire to help those in need. ECM Lead Care Manager must be able to work under pressure; work independently and manage multi‑task responsibilities; be willing and able to assist and educate the member; intervene effectively in crisis situations on behalf of an upset, distraught, dissatisfied, confused or angry member; solve complex and comprehensive problems; organize and set priorities; adhere to state and federal timelines; have excellent communication skills both written and verbal and work in a rapidly evolving work environment.

This position reports to the Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Program Manager. It provides support to the ECM Program to ensure engagement, enrollment and follow‑up on members related to the ECM as well as other clinical programs in which case management is central.

Under the supervision of the Enhanced Care Management Program Manager, the ECM Lead Care Manager is responsible for coordinating and implementing an organization‑wide Enhanced Care Management. The role oversees and implements provision of the Enhanced Care Management (ECM) services; and identifies and achieves Care Plan goals and objectives with the member that meet their self‑identified strengths and health care and psychosocial needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Engages patients and offers and/or facilitates care management services where the patient lives, seeks care, or finds most easily accessible.

Conducts comprehensive risk assessments and develops patient‑centered Care Plans that include goals based on the patients’ physical and psychosocial health needs and consider their personal preferences.

Oversees effective implementation of Care Plan, ensuring the initial plan is drafted within 30 days of the patient’s enrollment and that it is updated as necessary, but no less than one per quarter thereafter.

Educates patients on self‑management skills and/or recruits support from a caregiver/family member to support the accomplishment of the Care Plan.

Supports health behavior change utilizing motivational interviewing and trauma‑informed care practices.

Monitors treatment adherence.

Regularly initiates or participates in case conferences with clinical providers.

Connects patient to social services, including housing, transportation, etc., as needed to achieve patient’s goals and well‑managed care.

Coordinates with hospital staff on discharge plan and with other transitional care as feasible.

Accompanies patient to office visits, as needed and according to health plan guidelines.

Maintains a regular contact schedule with enrolled patients that includes at least one in‑person encounter per month.

Documents care management encounters in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with the appropriate billing codes and internal tracking logs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements Qualifications:

High School Diploma, Bachelors in Social Services preferred.

2 – 3 years of experience in community health or social service setting required.

2 – 3 years of case management / care coordination experience preferred.

Bilingual would be a bonus.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products.

Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive to communities where ECM members live.

Must be able to work in interdisciplinary team setting.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience with Electronic Health Records preferred.

Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively.

Job Type: Full‑time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate: SPA 6 and 8: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience

Healthcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: In person and Remote (Client schedule appointments and meetings)

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