Behavioral Health Case Manager ($2,500 sign-on bonus)

Join the dynamic journey at Vynca, where we're passionate about transforming care for individuals with complex needs. We’re more than just a team; we're a close-knit community. Our shared commitment to caring for each other and those we serve is what sets us apart. Guided by our unwavering core values: Excellence, Compassion, Curiosity, and Integrity, we forge paths of success together. Join us in this transformative movement where you can contribute to making a profound difference every day. At Vynca, our mission is to provide comprehensive care for more quality days at home. Join us now and receive a $2,500 sign-on bonus when you sign your offer by September 7, 2026! The bonus will be paid in installments, and we’re happy to provide full details upon request. ABOUT THE JOB Internal Title: Clinical Lead Care Manager We’re looking for a highly skilled Clinical Lead Care Manager (CLCM) to join our team in Imperial County, CA. In this role, you’ll report to the ECM Clinical Manager and act as the central point of contact for clients, guiding and coordinating their care across a network of providers—including medical, behavioral health, and social services. You’ll ensure all parties are aligned, communication is seamless, and each client receives cohesive, high-quality, person-centered care. The CLCM manages client cases, coordinates health care benefits, provides education and facilitates member access to care in a timely and cost-effective manner. The CLCM collaborates and communicates with the client’s caregivers/family support persons, other providers, and others in the Care Team to promote wellness, recovery, independence, resilience, and member empowerment, while ensuring access to appropriate services and maximizing member benefit. This is a hybrid position that requires traveling throughout the Imperial County area up to 5 days per week. This is a critical role and we're looking to fill it as soon as possible. WHAT YOU’LL DO Hybrid (in-person and remote) care management duties as described below: - Assess member needs in the areas of physical health, mental health, SUD, oral health, palliative care, memory care, trauma-informed care, social supports, housing, and referral and linkage to community-based services and supports - Oversees the development of the client care plans and goal settings - Offer services where the member resides, seeks care, or finds most easily accessible, including office-based, telehealth, or field-based services - Connect clients to other social services and supports that are needed - Advocate on behalf of the client with health care professionals (e.g. PCP, etc.) - Utilize evidence-based practices, such as Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, and Trauma-Informed Care principles - Conduct outreach and engagement activities in order to facilitate linkage to the ECM program and log activity in the Client Relationship Management (CRM) system - Evaluate client’s progress and update SMART goals - Provide mental health promotion - Arrange transportation (e.g., ACCESS) - Complete all documentation, including outcome measures within the timeframes established by the individual care plans - Maintain up-to-date patient health records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and other business systems - Complete monthly reporting to ensure program compliance - Attend training as assigned YOUR EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS - Active ACSW, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC license in California required - Willing and able to work Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm, both in the field and remotely - 1+ year of experience as a care manager, care navigator, or community health worker supporting vulnerable populations - Working knowledge of government and community resources related to social determinants of health - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Positive interpersonal skills required - Valid driver's license, and reliable transportation - Must have general computer skills and a working knowledge of Google…