Medical Social Services Manager

**Medical Social Services Manager** **Why Join Contra Costa Health?** Contra Costa Health is the largest county department in Contra Costa County with over 4,700 employees. Our mission is to care for and improve the health of all people in Contra Costa with special attention to those who are most vulnerable to health problems. We provide services through nine operational areas: Behavioral Health, Contra Costa Health Plan, Emergency Medical Services, Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials, Health, Housing & Homeless Services, Public Health, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center & Health Centers and Detention Health. The Contra Costa Health Department currently has a great career opportunity to fill one (1) vacant Medical Social Services Manager position. This position will be for Detention Health located in Martinez, CA. Detention Heath is comprised of four (4) adult Detention facilities and one juvenile Detention facility with a multidisciplinary team. Under general direction, you will be planning, organizing and directing the Detention Health Re-Entry Care Coordination program; supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of subordinate professional, clinical. and clerical personnel; and performs other related work as required. Contra Costa Health is an integrated system of healthcare services that covers health at every level: the individual, the family, and the community. For low-income and uninsured residents of Contra Costa County, Contra Costa Health is the safety net, providing medical services not available to them elsewhere. **We are looking for someone who has the:** - Ability to plan, direct and coordinate the activities of subordinate staff and programs - Ability to maintain effective public and interpersonal relations with community groups, agencies, and the general public as well as facility personnel - Ability to prepare clear and concise written correspondence - Knowledge of accepted principles and practices governing the field of Medical Social Services or Case Management - Knowledge of principles of personnel administration - Knowledge of accepted supervisory, management and communication techniques **What you will typically be responsible for:** - Oversight and development of program design and services - Establishing program goals, objectives and priorities - Interpreting and implementing State and Federal program mandates - Program budget management and monitoring - Monitoring Medi-Cal billing and claims - Providing supervision, technical assistance, and consultation to program staff - Consulting with other health care staff as needed to provide coordination and integration of medical, behavioral health and social needs services with the overall detention health delivery system - Preparing statistical reports on services provided in alignment with program mandates and quality improvement and assurance plan **A few reasons why you might love this job:** - You will have an opportunity to participate in and lead various improvement projects within the Detention facilities; and will be part of the team to create optimal health for ALL. - You will gain personal satisfaction from serving the community, mentoring, and coaching others. - Contra Costa Health has a great retirement plan and health benefits. **A few challenges you might face in this job:** - Management of a case management team at various locations across the county. - You will be challenged with implementing changes in Detention Health and CalAIM Programs. - You will need to adapt and adjust to providing case management in a correctional setting. **Competencies Required:** - **Delivering Results:** Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks - **Displaying Ownership and Accountability:** Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results - **Oral Communication:*…