POSITION SUMMARY:

The Licensed Clinician is responsible for providing clinical oversight, behavioral health assessment, and care coordination support for individuals participating in CalAIM Pre and post release services. The clinician ensures that behavioral health needs are identified prior to release and that appropriate treatment, mental health services, and community supports are incorporated into the individual’s care plan to support successful reentry. Essential Job Functions are below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

•    Provide clinical consultation and guidance to care coordination staff regarding behavioral health needs and appropriate service referrals.

•    Assist in the development of individualized care plans addressing mental health, substance use, medical, and social determinants of health.

•    Support care coordination efforts by identifying appropriate behavioral health, substance use treatment, and community-based resources.

•    Ensure participants with behavioral health needs are connected to appropriate treatment providers prior to release.

•    Provide clinical review of participant cases to ensure services are appropriate and responsive to identified needs.

•    Collaborate with correctional health staff, community providers, and Managed Care Plans to support continuity of care following release.

•    Support warm handoffs to behavioral health providers and treatment programs in the community.

•    Ensure services and documentation comply with CalAIM, Medi-Cal, and program requirements.

•    Participate in case conferences, multidisciplinary meetings, and program planning activities.

•    Provide guidance to staff on trauma-informed care, behavioral health engagement strategies, and working with justice-involved populations.

•    Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.

•    Perform other duties as assigned.