Clinical Consultant — Enhanced Care Management
Department: ECM Program | Type: Full-Time, Exempt | License Required
📍 Employment Type: Part-Time with Pathway to Full-Time | 🏥 Benefits: Available upon Full-Time transition | 🌱 Organization: Growing Non-Profit
Join a mission-driven team making a real difference in maternal mental health, community wellness, and the lives of families who need it most.
Why Join Kalaya’s Destiny?
- Be part of a growing organization — Kalaya’s Destiny is rapidly expanding its impact across communities, and the people who join us now will grow into the leaders who shape our future.
- Part-time to full-time pathway — All positions start part-time, giving you the flexibility to transition into the role at your own pace. As the organization grows, so does your opportunity to step into a full-time position.
- Full-time benefits package — Upon transitioning to full-time status, team members receive a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (PTO), and additional organizational benefits.
- Meaningful, community-centered work — Every day you will directly impact the lives of mothers, children, and families navigating complex health and social challenges.
- Training & professional development — We invest in you. All team members receive thorough onboarding, HIPAA training, care management tools, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Supportive team culture — Work alongside a passionate, collaborative team that is committed to your success and the success of the communities we serve.
Role Overview
The ECM Clinical Consultant works under the direction of the ECM Unit Manager/Director and ensures clinical service quality for high-need clients enrolled in Medi-Cal managed care. Provides direct supervision for ECM Lead Care Managers and supports staff training, quality assurance, and service evaluation.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide clinical support to Lead Care Managers through routine rounding and interdisciplinary team meetings
- Ensure ECM services are whole-person centered, linguistically and culturally appropriate
- Guide Lead Care Managers in client safety; provide immediate consultation for escalation situations
- Monitor quality improvement through documentation review, clinical consultations, and peer review
- Oversee charting and documentation standards per ECM contracts with Managed Care Plans
- Participate in regular meetings with managed care plans, contract liaisons, and community partners
- Maintain knowledge of program standards; attend workshops and in-service programs
- Provide direct services such as assessment support as required
Minimum Requirements
- Licensed or Waivered in Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Marriage & Family Therapy (LMFT), or Professional Clinical Counseling (LPCC) — or working under supervision
- Minimum 2 years of experience in care coordination/case management for SMI, SUD, or child welfare populations
- Strong documentation, communication, and professional judgment skills
- Valid Class C California Driver’s License with proof of auto insurance
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual capacity
Apply for Clinical Consultant
Email your resume to admin@kalayasdestiny.org with subject “Clinical Consultant Application.” Include your full name, contact info, resume, license type and status, clinical experience, languages spoken, and availability.
Compensation
Part-Time / Contract Rate: $45.00 – $65.00 per hour Rate is commensurate with experience.
Full-Time Salary: $82,000 – $105,000 per year
Rates are competitive with LA County and Orange County market standards for licensed clinical consultants in ECM programs. Pay is commensurate with licensure (LCSW, MFT, LMFT, PhD, PsyD) and experience.
Pre-Employment Requirements
All candidates must meet the following requirements prior to their start date:
- TB Test (Tuberculosis Screening) — A current negative TB test result is required. This must be completed and cleared before your first day.
- Background Check — All candidates must successfully pass a DOJ/FBI LiveScan fingerprint background check. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify you; records are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Please note: All positions require candidates to pass a TB (tuberculosis) test prior to starting employment.
Apply Now
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