Program Director

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of CalAIM Pre-Release Services is responsible for the oversight, development, and implementation of CalAIM justice-involved pre-release services. This position ensures program compliance with state and managed care requirements, coordinates services for individuals transitioning from incarceration to the community and supervises staff responsible for Enhanced Care Management (ECM), care coordination, and reentry planning. Essential Job Functions are below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•    The Director works closely with correctional facilities, managed care plans, community providers, and internal program leadership to ensure seamless care transitions and successful community reintegration for justice-involved individuals.
•    Provide leadership and oversight for CalAIM Justice-Involved Pre-Release services, ensuring effective implementation and operational integrity.
•    Ensure program compliance with CalAIM, Medi-Cal, and Managed Care Plan requirements, including Enhanced Care Management (ECM) enrollment and service coordination standards.
•    Develop and implement policies, procedures, and workflows that support pre-release care coordination and transition planning.
•    Oversee the identification, assessment, and enrollment of eligible incarcerated individuals into CalAIM services.
•    Direct the development of individualized care plans and ensure timely coordination of medical, behavioral health, housing, substance use treatment, and social service referrals prior to release.

•    Establish and maintain systems to support effective warm handoffs between correctional facilities and community-based providers.
•    Serve as the primary liaison with Managed Care Plans, correctional institutions, and community partners participating in CalAIM initiatives.
•    Supervise and support program staff, including pre-release coordinators ensuring high-quality service delivery and staff accountability.
•    Monitor program performance, service outcomes, and operational metrics to ensure program effectiveness and contract compliance.
•    Oversee documentation, reporting, and data tracking requirements in accordance with regulatory and contractual standards.
•    Ensure services are documented and delivered in accordance with CalAIM, Medi-Cal, and Managed Care Plan billing requirements to support accurate and compliant reimbursement.
•    Lead quality improvement efforts to strengthen service delivery and improve participant outcomes.
•    Represent the organization in county, state, and stakeholder meetings related to CalAIM justice-involved services and reentry initiatives.
•    Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.
•    Perform other duties as assigned.
 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience and Competencies:
•    Experience working with justice-involved populations preferred. 
•    Knowledge of Medi-Cal, CalAIM, and Enhanced Care Management programs preferred. 
•    Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required.
•    Ability to obtain and maintain successful background clearance.
•    During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
•    CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
•    Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare, behavioral health, reentry services, or care coordination. 
•    Minimum 3 years of supervisory or program management experience. 
•    Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, criminal justice, behavioral health, or related field (Master’s preferred). 

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
•    Must complete required training related to CalAIM Justice-Involved services, documentation standards, and confidentiality requirements established by the California Department of Health Care Services and WestCare Foundation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
•    Work is performed in a combination of correctional facilities, office environments, and community settings.
•    Regular interaction with justice-involved individuals and multidisciplinary care teams.
•    Local travel is required to correctional facilities, partner agencies, and community providers.
 

Salary : $72,000 - $80,000