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Care Manager Western Youth Services is a leading expert in children’s mental health and wellness solutions. As a hub of children’s mental health in Orange County, we’ve been providing services and programs for our community for over 50 years. Our passionate and dedicated staff deliver services and programs that prevent, treat and heal our kids and families and increase their ability to live full and productive lives. If this sounds like you, and you meet the qualifications for this position, please send us your resume. The Bilingual Care Manager is a designated care manager for eligible CalOptima members. Enhanced Care Management (ECM) is a Medi-Cal benefit that seeks to improve coordination of services through comprehensive care management for individuals with complex needs. The target population of this position includes children, youth, and their parents/legal guardians. The Bilingual Care Manager is a valuable member of a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for coordinating all aspects of ECM. The Bilingual Care Manager uses motivational interviewing, trauma-informed and harm-reduction approaches to care. Care Manager Responsibilities: • Coordinates care for clients., • Assesses client needs., • Creates collaborative plans of care to meet client needs., • Connects to needed services (e.g., medical, social, behavioral, transportation, etc.)., • Advocates for client needs with other healthcare professionals., • Coordinates with hospitals on discharge planning., • Monitors treatment adherence (including medication)., • Submits documentation and billing for services., • Provides health promotion and self-management training., • Other duties, as assigned. Care Manager Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in a mental health discipline or related field (Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services)., • Minimum two years’ experience in client-related services in mental health. May substitute 30 semester units in counseling, psychology, or social work for one year of experience., • Work experience in case management and collaborative partnering preferred., • Experience working with children and families required., • Knowledge of community resources, case management process, community outreach and program planning highly preferred., • Understand various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds within a multicultural environment., • Ability to navigate Outlook, Word, Excel, Electronic Health Record (EHR) Software., • This position is a community-based position and requires the ability to travel., • Bilingual Spanish preferred. Salary: Hourly pay rate is $23.92 to $25.12. The actual hourly rate may vary based on experience, equity, market, and Agency considerations. Benefits: Comprehensive employee benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and 403(b) Retirement Incentive & Savings Plan. Western Youth Services’ Mission: Advancing awareness, cultivating success, and strengthening communities through integrated mental health services for children, youth, and families. Western Youth Services (WYS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. WYS values and promotes a culture of inclusivity and belonging, one that embraces the contributions of richly diverse disciplines and perspectives of all employees and staff.

Job Description Job Title: Legal Office Administrator Location: Sacramento, California (ON-SITE) Employment Type: Full-Time Reports To: Business Operations Manager ("BOM") Position Summary: We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Legal Office Administrator to manage day-to-day operations and support HR functions in our law office. This role is essential to maintaining smooth office workflows, supporting legal case management, and ensuring a positive experience for our clients, law firm operations, our legal team, job applicants, and new hires. Key Responsibilities: Legal Office Administrator • Supports the BOM to oversee and manage law office vendor and building accounts, as well as relationships with vendors and service providers for both law office and building operations., • Supervise inventory levels and coordinate the procurement of office and building supplies., • Monitor and process accounts payable, ensuring accurate expense tracking., • Support the BOM to maintain, troubleshoot, and ensure optimal functioning of legal case management software and portals., • Generate and analyze reports regularly; monitor legal case flow to facilitate timely advancement and adherence to internal and statutory deadlines., • Manage calendars, including scheduling of firm-wide meetings, interviews, training sessions, deadline monitoring, and client appointments, while coordinating attorney availability and resource allocation., • Data hygiene: Check for missing fields or incorrect entries in case management and HR systems. Maintain standard operating templates (letters, discovery responses, onboarding checklists)., • Coordinate recruitment, including job postings, resume screening, applicant tracking, and onboarding., • Supports the BOM in assisting with time and attendance, payroll and benefits., • Maintain HR applicant tracking systems and ensure compliance with California employment laws., • Oversee onboarding, orientation, and documentation for new hires., • Administer employee time and attendance systems to support accurate record-keeping and compliance with relevant regulations., • Support BOM in the training and development programs to support continuous team upskilling and competency., • Draft and circulate internal memos (policy updates, events, compliance reminders)., • Minimum 2 years of college, preference given to candidates with a BA or BS college degree., • At least 2 years' experience in a law office required (California-based and civil litigation is preferred)., • Solid knowledge of legal case management systems and workflows., • Familiarity with HR software (recruitment, applicant tracking, time/attendance, LMS modules)., • Skilled in Microsoft Office and HRIS/applicant tracking systems., • Experienced with SHRM-based HR practices, • Knowledgeable in legal terminology and civil litigation case management, • Prior work experience as a legal secretary or paralegal in civil litigation, • Works well independently and within teams in high-paced legal environments, • Provides constructive feedback to enhance accountability and results

Job Description Location: Fully Remote (U.S.) About the Role: We’re looking for a detail-oriented, compassionate, and organized Case Manager to join our growing legal team. In this role, you’ll be the main point of contact for clients, helping manage their cases from start to finish, keeping communication clear, and ensuring every step moves smoothly. MUST SPEAK SPANISH What You’ll Do: • Manage a high volume of personal injury cases, ensuring deadlines and next steps are always on track, • Communicate regularly with clients, providing updates and answering questions, • Coordinate with attorneys, medical providers, and other professionals as needed, • Gather, organize, and maintain case documentation and records, • Track progress, identify any issues, and help keep cases moving efficiently, • Prior experience as a case manager, legal assistant, or in a client service role is preferred, • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, • Comfort working independently in a remote environment, • Competitive salary range of $50,000–$60,000, depending on experience., • Fully remote position with flexible scheduling, • Supportive and collaborative team environment

Job Description AV Rated public entity defense firm seeks self-motivated, detail-oriented associate attorney to join its litigation team. The firm offers a relaxed working environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Qualified applicants will be members of the California State Bar in good standing that have 0-3 years of legal experience, a strong academic background, exceptional analytical and legal writing skills, excellent communication skills, and a strong work ethic. Candidates should be able to work independently and manage multiple projects and competing deadlines. The ideal candidate will have some civil litigation experience, preferably in the areas of personal injury, employment, and/or civil rights. Associate responsibilities include: conducting research, drafting pleadings, drafting and responding to discovery, preparing correspondence and case evaluations, taking depositions, attending court appearances, and assisting with trials. Qualified/interested applicants must provide a cover letter, resume and brief writing sample to our Office Manager, Stacey Lopez.

Job Description POSITION TITLE: Director of Clinical Services REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) PAY SCALE: $135,000 - $165,000 (Exempt) DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The purpose of the Director of Clinical Services (DCS) position is to provide leadership and manage hospital-wide programming consisting of Social Services and Activities Therapy. The Director of Clinical Services will oversee the legal hearing processes and the hearing coordinator at the hospital which includes certification hearings, writ of habeas corpus hearings, and Riese hearings. The person in this position is responsible for development and communication of program priorities aligned with organizational goals. This position also promotes patients' potential during their stay and collaborates with physician and patient in preparation for discharge. Assists the physicians and other team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the health problems. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Builds, directs, manages, and ensures implementation and effectiveness of hospital’s social services and activities therapy programs. The programs include quality case management services to patients and their families. Examples of services include: therapeutic group activities, discharge planning, treatment planning, appropriate communication with treatment team members, psychosocial/social assessments, and family sessions. Assists staff in developing complex discharge plans and case management tasks including conservatorships, placements, and long-length of stay patients., • Directs activities of Clinicians and Activities Therapists. This includes ensuring compliance with all treatment plan requirements including weekly review and updates with the patient (indicated by patient signatures, initials and dates that each review is completed). Oversees maintenance of patient clinical records and reports to ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws. Advises, and counseling when appropriate, instructing family in patient social needs., • Collaborates with leadership in developing and managing hospital wide clinical programming and planning of patient care services. Provides help in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Nurse Office (CNO), and Director of Performance Improvement and Risk Management in evaluation of performance improvement program, productivity, and annual reviews., • Collaborates with Director of Community Relations and Director of Outpatient Services by participating in activities designed to increase knowledge of hospital programs and services to members of the local medical and government communities., • Maintains effective working and professional relationships and communications with internal and external customers and colleagues., • Convenes regular staff meetings, sets agendas, develops and analyzes department performance. Designs and implements related processes and systems. Serves as the department’s fiscal manager., • Carries out personnel management activities associated with direct staff supervision, including screening and selection, orientation training and development, performance management, and employee relations functions., • Develops and maintains a good working rapport with intra-department personnel, other departments within the facility and outside community health, welfare and social agencies to ensure that Social Service programs can be properly maintained to meet the needs of patients., • Oversees the hearing coordinator and hospital’s efforts to provide services that are in compliance with laws and regulations related to patients’ rights. This includes training staff on regulations and legally-sound practices, and coordination of certification hearings, writ of habeas corpus hearings, and Riese hearings., • Keeps abreast of current federal and state regulations as well as professional standards for Social Service programs in acute psychiatric care environments., • Performs related duties as requested. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education and Licensing: • Must possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution., • Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of California., • Board of Social Work approved Clinical Supervisor strongly preferred. Knowledge and Experience: • Behavioral Health and/or Hospital background required with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a clinical, supervisory and/or administrative role in an inpatient and/or outpatient mental health setting is preferred., • Current Handle with Care (HWC) certification or obtain during initial orientation period., • Current CPR certification or obtain during initial orientation period., • Familiarity with continuum of care and clinical terminology. Skills and Abilities: • Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times., • Sensitivity to, and willingness to interact with, persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds., • Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)., • Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work with people with a variety of background and educational levels., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills., • Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others., • Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following: • Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time., • Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population., • Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy., • Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information., • Vision: see details of objects at close range., • Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously., • Reach forward, up, down, and to the side., • Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day., • Lift up to fifteen (15) pounds.

Job Description WEAVE’s mission is to promote safe and healthy relationships and support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and sex trafficking. WEAVE’s vision is When Everyone Acts, Violence Ends. Position Summary: Under the direction of the Community Intervention Manager, the Anti-Trafficking Advocate provides direct supportive services and advocacy for survivors of Sex Trafficking in Sacramento County. The Anti-Trafficking Advocate is critical to WEAVE’s anti-sex trafficking efforts and plays a pivotal role in expanding and enhancing WEAVE’s Anti-Trafficking program to better support survivors. Primary duties include establishing and actively building community partnerships with service providers to ensure survivors of sex trafficking are aware of and can access WEAVE’s services, providing crisis intervention and emergency supplies to survivors, safety planning, and offering strengths-based case management when appropriate. Key Responsibilities: Direct Services: • Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, advocacy, and emotional support for survivors of sex trafficking, including immediate response and assistance as needed., • Accompany law enforcement personnel on sting operations for survivor advocacy support., • Provide trauma-informed peer counseling and emotional support to clients, fostering an environment of empathy, trust, and empowerment., • Conduct regular visits to apartments occupied by clients residing in WEAVE's housing for survivors of sex trafficking., • Assist clients in accessing community resources, including public benefits, food, housing, legal assistance, healthcare, counseling, and financial support., • Routinely facilitate weekly peer support groups and/or be available for drop-in hours at various community partner locations as identified by Supervisor., • Maintain high availability, initiate contact with clients, and provide a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment., • Confidently and professionally advocate for survivors with members of partner organizations such as Law Enforcement, the District Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, local victim service agencies, and medical & mental health teams., • Attend and actively participate in local and regional meetings and training related to service provision for trafficking survivors., • Collaborate with internal teams, external agencies, and community partners to coordinate services, referrals, and advocacy for clients, including attending multidisciplinary team meetings., • Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and one-on-one meetings with supervisors to enhance skills, knowledge, and awareness of issues relevant to this role and best practices., • Promote a culture of respect, equality, and diversity., • Consistent with agency and program requirements, maintain accurate, timely and confidential records of services provided., • Adhere to all agency and department policies and procedures., • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • Minimum of three years of relevant work experience required; individuals with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply., • Strong understanding of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking dynamics, trauma-informed care, and survivor-centered approaches., • Previous experience working with survivors of sex trafficking is highly preferable., • Highly motivated with a demonstrated ability to work autonomously to complete individual tasks while contributing to a collaborative, professional, and supportive team dynamic., • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse individuals in crisis and create respectful, empowering, and professional relationships., • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for documenting services, communicating with survivors, and collaborating with team members or community partners., • Empathy, compassion, and the ability to maintain professional boundaries while providing emotional support., • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and priorities., • Knowledge of community resources and the ability to connect survivors with appropriate services., • Cultural sensitivity and an understanding of the intersectionality of sex trafficking with other issues, such as race, gender, and socioeconomic status., • Bilingual skills are an asset; additional compensation will be considered for certain high-need languages., • Satisfactory results from criminal and civil background checks., • Complete WEAVE’s 69-hour peer counselor training program (post-hiring requirement)., • Annual completion of WEAVE’s continuing education requirements to maintain Peer Counselor certification., • Reliable transportation. ADA Job Characteristics: WEAVE is committed to providing inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplaces for all staff, including those with disabilities such as being in a wheelchair, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, blind or low vision or other access or functional needs, and we work to equip staff of all abilities with reasonable accommodation to perform their job functions. These can include the provision of adaptive equipment, materials in alternate formats, and flexible work schedules. Our priority is to provide ongoing, individualized accommodation to give all staff access to resources best suited to their needs. If you require accommodation to access this job application, please send a request to . Work Environment: This position is located in a busy office setting in a two-story building with stairs and an elevator. Local travel (driving) will be required to conduct meetings and other activities at various area locations. Employees may need to move around and between floors, occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 25 lbs., or reach items above their head, below their waist, or stored in/on drawers and shelves. Employees may also need to remain in one position (i.e. sitting or standing) for an extended period while completing work tasks. Must be able to efficiently operate a keyboard and mouse or adaptive equivalent, write reports, take notes; utilize desk tools such as phones or calculators, and utilize larger office equipment such as printers and copy machines. Communicate clearly and concisely to others. Apply above average reasoning and attention to detail as required in the accomplishment of job duties.

Job Description Job Summary: The Branch/Clinical Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and management of all financial, and clinical operation activities and programs for their Branch. The Branch/Clinical Manager establishes, implements and evaluates goals and objectives for home health services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy. Job Responsibilities: • Planning and directing operations of their Branch to ensure the provision of adequate and appropriate care and services., • Budgeting and management of allocated branch budget., • Ensuring branch compliance with legal, regulatory and accreditation standards., • Ensuring program personnel have current clinical information and current practices., • Evaluating clinical services and programs., • Ensuring personnel development including orientation, in-service education and continuing education for clinical staff., • Ensuring that appropriate service policies are developed and implemented., • Directing personnel in performance of their duties including admission, discharge and provision of service to patients., • Assuring appropriate personnel supervision during all operating hours., • Receiving case referrals, determining home care needs, and assigning appropriate clinicians to case as needed., • Instructing and guiding clinicians to promote more effective performance and delivery of quality home care services, • Assisting clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals, in setting priorities, and in developing plan of care, coordinate clinical care within the office., • Leading case conference meetings with organization personnel to facilitate coordination of care, • Assuring that care is in accordance with Federal and State guidelines, • Managing quality of care through case supervision and on-site evaluation of services in the home as appropriate, • Physical therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Registered Nurse with a valid and current license to practice in the state of California., • Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional administrative personnel., • At least three to five years of experience in health care management preferably in health care management and at least one year of supervisory experience in home health care or health related programs., • Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations and standards., • Ability to market aggressively and deal tactfully with the community., • Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.

Job Description The Sacramento Office of La Follette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames, a dynamic 60+ year statewide civil litigation firm is searching for a Senior Litigation Associate Attorney with more than 10 years’ experience and jury trial experience, to work on cases in defense of doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers. Medical background or experience with administrative hearings or medical malpractice is preferred. The ideal candidate would be able to work independently as well as be a contributing member of our team. They would possess the knowledge and skills to be proactive vs. reactive. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are a must, as well as the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and maintain a professional attitude and demeanor. The Senior Litigation Attorney has a record of success bringing in new clients and developing existing clients. They are an experienced manager who can lead and develop teams and be a leader for the Firm. Successful candidates are very organized, possess the ability to prioritize duties and have a strong attention to detail. We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with the opportunity to work in a very professional and friendly environment. If you have substantial experience in medical malpractice defense, we especially recommend you contact us, regardless of whether you fit the other criteria in this posting. Key Responsibilities: • Represent clients in court hearings, trials, depositions, and other legal proceedings., • Build the Firm by bringing in new clients and building on existing clients., • Lead and develop a team of Associates, inside and outside the courtroom., • Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents., • Develop case strategies and provide sound legal advice to clients., • Negotiate settlements and communicate effectively with opposing counsel., • Prepare and respond to discovery requests, including interrogatories and document production., • Analyze complex legal issues and prepare legal opinions., • Maintain and update case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate and current., • Stay up to date with changes in laws and regulations relevant to litigation., • Provide management and administrative leadership to the Firm., • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school., • Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar Association., • A minimum of 10 years practicing law., • Jury trial experience, preferably in medical malpractice., • Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills., • Excellent oral and written communication skills., • Ability to handle a high-volume caseload and manage time effectively., • Strong negotiation and advocacy skills., • Detail-oriented with a high level of professionalism and ethics., • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Bonus structure for billable hours, • Dental insurance, • Employee assistance program, • Flexible schedule, • Flexible spending account, • Health insurance, • Life insurance, • Paid time off, • Referral program, • Vision insurance

Job Description Job Summary: The Branch/Clinical Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and management of all financial, and clinical operation activities and programs for their Branch. The Branch/Clinical Manager establishes, implements and evaluates goals and objectives for home health services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy. Job Responsibilities: • Planning and directing operations of their Branch to ensure the provision of adequate and appropriate care and services., • Budgeting and management of allocated branch budget., • Ensuring branch compliance with legal, regulatory and accreditation standards., • Ensuring program personnel have current clinical information and current practices., • Evaluating clinical services and programs., • Ensuring personnel development including orientation, in-service education and continuing education for clinical staff., • Ensuring that appropriate service policies are developed and implemented., • Directing personnel in performance of their duties including admission, discharge and provision of service to patients., • Assuring appropriate personnel supervision during all operating hours., • Receiving case referrals, determining home care needs, and assigning appropriate clinicians to case as needed., • Instructing and guiding clinicians to promote more effective performance and delivery of quality home care services, • Assisting clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals, in setting priorities, and in developing plan of care, coordinate clinical care within the office., • Leading case conference meetings with organization personnel to facilitate coordination of care, • Assuring that care is in accordance with Federal and State guidelines, • Managing quality of care through case supervision and on-site evaluation of services in the home as appropriate, • Physical therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Registered Nurse with a valid and current license to practice in the state of California., • Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional administrative personnel., • At least three to five years of experience in health care management preferably in health care management and at least one year of supervisory experience in home health care or health related programs., • Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations and standards., • Ability to market aggressively and deal tactfully with the community., • Acknowledge my obligation and agreement to fulfill those duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and to be bound by these standards., • Certify that throughout my association with EH I will comply with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies., • Understand that violations of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.