Care Coordinator - Behavioral Health; Temporary

OUR COMMITMENT TO A HUMAN HIRING PROCESS

We believe every candidate deserves thoughtful consideration. That's why we do not use AI or automated systems to review applications. Every application is reviewed by a real human member of our team. Because we take the time to give each submission the attention it deserves, our review process may take a little longer - and we genuinely appreciate your patience as we work through applications carefully and respectfully.

While we encourage all interested applicants to apply, we do give priority to those who live in or near our service counties:
Santa Cruz, Monterey, Merced, San Benito, and Mariposa. Our mission of accessible, quality health care guided by local innovation leads everything we do, and having team members who are connected to the communities we serve strengthens our ability to deliver on that commitment.

This is a temporary position and the length of assignment is estimated to go from February 2026 to July 2026. The length of the assignment is always dependent on business need and dates may change. While the assignment would be at the Alliance, if selected, you would be an employee of a temporary employment agency that we would connect you with.

Reporting to the Care Coordination Supervisor - Behavioral Health, this position:

• Assists the Behavioral Health Care Management team with providing behavioral health care coordination activities for Alliance members
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with provider offices, County departments and other community agencies, and internal stakeholders related to care coordination for members

• The principles and practices of health care systems
• The principles and practices of care coordination
• The principles and practices of customer service
• Windows-based PC systems and Microsoft Word and Outlook
• The Medi-Cal population

• Understand the workings of the Alliance, particularly the Enhanced Health Services, Utilization Management, and Member Services departments
• Communicate program mission, vision, and roles
• Quickly learn and competently navigate Microsoft Excel and Alliance computer systems
• Interpret, explain, and apply policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Clearly, completely, and independently document, summarize, and resolve members' concerns and inquiries, and recognize those issues that require escalation to a higher level

• High school diploma or equivalent. Three years of experience related to care coordination in a health care setting which involved interacting with members, patients, and providers in meeting their service needs (an Associate's degree in Health, Social Services, or a related field or current certification as a Medical Assistant may substitute for one year of the required experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be qualifying.

• We are in a hybrid work environment, and we anticipate that the interview process will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams.
• While some staff may work full telecommuting schedules, attendance at quarterly company-wide events or department meetings will be expected.
• In-office or in-community presence may be required for some positions and is dependent on business need. Details about this can be reviewed during the interview process.
• This is a temporary position and does not provide the benefits that are listed below (this is standard language from our regular job posts and cannot be altered or removed). Temporary employees on assignment at the Alliance will be connected to a staffing agency with separate benefit options.

Available for all regular Alliance employees working more than 30 hours per week. Some benefits are available on a pro-rated basis for part-time employees. These benefits are unavailable to temporary employees while on an assignment with the Alliance.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Ample Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(a) Retirement Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Robust Health and Wellness Program
• Onsite EV Charging Stations

We are a group of over 500 dedicated employees, committed to our mission of providing accessible, quality health care that is guided by local innovation. We feel that our work is bigger than ourselves. We leave work each day knowing that we made a difference in the community around us.

Join us at Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance), where you will be part of a culture that is respectful, diverse, professional and fun, and where you are empowered to do your best work. As a regional non-profit health plan, we serve members in Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. To learn more about us, take a look at our Fact Sheet.

The Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,…