LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PsyD, or PhD - ECM (100% onsite Los Angeles) JIR - ECM (Los Angeles) Clinical Consultant 3801 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA. 90037 3801 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA. 90037 Full-Time 80000 - 90000 Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching, and Therapeutic Community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as an ECM Clinical Consultant (LA). This groundbreaking opportunity will allow you to work with our prison and re-entry programs helping the community and will also enhance your training and experience in the field. About Amity: Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building. Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal About the Position: The Clinical Consultant for the Enhanced Care Management (ECM) - Community Supports (CS) program supports the program and Advocates by assuring the quality of clinical service is being maintained. Ensures that clinical records are accurate, current, and meet Medical Assistance standards and regulations. The Clinical Consultant provides expertise and guidance to improve student care, program effectiveness, and clinical outcomes. Strong clinical background, experience in care management, and a passion for transforming service delivery through innovative practices. ECM is a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to healthcare that aims to improve outcomes for high-need populations. This involves the coordination of medical, behavioral, and social services to address the full range of student needs, focusing on those with complex and chronic conditions. ECM programs are designed to optimize care delivery, reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, and improve the overall quality of life for students. Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching, and Therapeutic Community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as an ECM Clinical Consultant (LA). This groundbreaking opportunity will allow you to work with our prison and re-entry programs helping the community and will also enhance your training and experience in the field. About Amity: Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building. Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal About the Position: The Clinical Consultant for the Enhanced Care Management (ECM) - Community Supports (CS) program supports the program and Advocates by assuring the quality of clinical service is being maintained. Ensures that clinical records are accurate, current, and meet Medical Assistance standards and regulations. The Clinical Consultant provides expertise and guidance to improve student care, program effectiveness, and clinical outcomes. Strong clinical background, experience in care management, and a passion for transforming service delivery through innovative practices. ECM is a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to healthcare that aims to improve outcomes for high-need populations. This involves the coordination of medical, behavioral, and social services to address the full range of student needs, focusing on those with complex and chronic conditions. ECM programs are designed to optimize care delivery, reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, and improve the overall quality of life for students. Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. It is not possible or desirable to commit every detailed aspect of each job to a written description. This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification, and addition as deemed necessary by the company. Job descriptions alone cannot be used as an argument to refuse work assignments. Faculty are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments required by company officials. This job description does not constitute an employment contract between the company and any employee. The job responsibilities of this position may include cross-training in other functions to ensure satisfactory operation. I have read the above job description, understand its contents, and have had an opportunity to discuss with my supervisor or the hiring manager. By signing below, I agree and understand what is expected of me, and will comply with all requirements of this position. What You Will Do:

Job Summary:

The Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Clinician is responsible for member coordination, improving health outcomes, enhancing satisfaction, and reducing unnecessary healthcare utilization. ECM is a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to healthcare that aims to improve outcomes for high-need populations. This involves the coordination of medical, behavioral, and social services to address the full range of patient needs, focusing on those with complex and chronic conditions. ECM programs are designed to optimize care delivery, reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, and improve the overall quality of life for. The intention of our services is to help people who have not been able to get the needed help in terms of Housing, Mental Health, Substance Abuse treatment, and linkages to community resources to help minimize recidivism.

The role of The ECM Clinical Consultant provides clinical oversight, consultation, and quality assurance across multiple Enhanced Care Management (ECM) contracts spanning various Managed Care Plans and counties. This role is non-direct service and does not carry an individual caseload. The Clinical Consultant ensures clinical integrity, compliance, and quality of ECM services by reviewing and approving assessments and care plans, offering clinical guidance to staff, and supporting treatment-related decision-making.

The ECM Clinical Consultant plays a key role in ensuring services align with CalAIM/ECM requirements, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed care principles, particularly for high-acuity populations, including justice-involved individuals.

This position is primarily office-based and telehealth-driven, with occasional travel required to support program implementation, training, and stakeholder engagement.

Essential Duties:

Review, approve, and provide clinical sign-off on comprehensive assessments, individualized care plans, and treatment-related documentation

Ensure documentation meets medical necessity and ECM/CalAIM standards

Provide feedback to staff to improve clinical quality, accuracy, and compliance

Maintain consistency in clinical practices across multiple contracts, counties, and Managed Care Plans

Serve as a clinical resource and consultant to ECM staff and multidisciplinary teams

Provide guidance on complex and high-risk cases, behavioral health and substance use concerns, crisis intervention and stabilization, and treatment planning and care coordination strategies

Provide consultation and support to staff, including availability for case debriefing and clinical guidance

Assist with cases requiring escalated clinical involvement

Provide consultation on both clinical and administrative issues as requested

Assist in the development and implementation of clinical strategies aligned with program goals

Support the integration of evidence-based practices into ECM service delivery

Evaluate and recommend clinical models, care pathways, and best practices to enhance outcomes

Collaborate with Program Director and leadership to support program design and clinical effectiveness

Support the implementation of Teaching and Therapeutic Community models within programming

Provide oversight to ensure ECM services meet local, state, and federal regulations, Managed Care Plan requirements, and contractual expectations and deliverables

Conduct chart reviews, audits, and quality checks

Identify gaps, trends, and risks in clinical service delivery and recommend improvements

Support audit readiness, site visits, and compliance reviews

Develop and deliver training on clinical documentation standards, care coordination techniques, student engagement strategies, and best practices in ECM service delivery

Support onboarding and ongoing staff development and clinical competency building

Promote consistency in clinical approaches across programs and counties

Serve as a clinical liaison between ECM programs, healthcare providers, and community partners

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and improve service delivery

Participate in committees and meetings to advocate for ECM services and the populations served

Support quality improvement initiatives in partnership with leadership and care teams

Provide clinical supervision and guidance to ECM Advocates and Housing Navigators (as required for clinical oversight)

Offer ongoing consultation, mentorship, and support without direct managerial responsibility

Support staff in applying trauma-informed care and client-centered approaches

Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops as requested

Maintain documentation of clinical reviews and approvals

Provide reports on clinical trends, outcomes, and recommendations

Perform other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring:

Required:

Master’s or Doctoral degree in behavioral health, public health, or related human services field

Active, unrestricted licensure in California:

LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PsyD, or PhD
Minimum 5 years of clinical experience, including:

Behavioral health (mental health and/or substance use)
High-acuity or underserved populations (e.g., homeless, justice-involved)

At least 2 years of experience in care management, population health, or ECM-related services

Strong experience in:

Clinical documentation review
Treatment planning
Crisis intervention

Valid and unexpired driver’s license

Preferred:

Previous Clinical experience working with individuals recently released from jail or prison a plus. Previous Supervisory experience.
Experience providing services inside correctional facilities
Knowledge of reentry systems, benefits navigation, and housing resources
Experience with ECM/CalAIM programs and Managed Care Plans
Experience working with justice-involved or reentry populations
Previous supervisory or clinical oversight experience
Knowledge of housing resources, benefits navigation, and community-based systems
Comfortable working in both secure custodial environments and community-based field settings
Required to have car insurance, a vehicle, and a valid driver’s license
Bilingual, fluent Spanish/English oral and written skills are highly desirable.

Certifications or Licenses:

Required: Preferred: Licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) (e.g., ASW, AMFT, LCSW, LMFT)
Preferred: Community Health Worker certification through California’s HCAI Department.
Driver’s License

Skills/Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders across community and organizational settings
Expert knowledge of clinical practices, care coordination, and patient-centered care
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret clinical and service utilization data and translate findings into actionable strategies
Advanced understanding of medical necessity criteria, ECM/CalAIM requirements, behavioral health systems, and regulatory frameworks
Strong clinical judgment, assessment, and problem-solving abilities
Knowledge of trauma-informed care, reentry services, and working with justice-involved and high-acuity populations

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