Enhance Community Health WorkerClarvida

Description

Job Title: Enhanced Community Health Worker (ECHW)
Location: Orange, California
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $24.00 an hour
Date Posted: 9/15/2026

About the Role
The Enhanced Community Health Worker (ECHW) provides culturally responsive, community-based support to individuals with significant mental health and substance use needs enrolled in Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) and/or Drug Medi-Cal (DMC/DMC-ODS) programs. As part of Californias BH-CONNECT initiative, this role helps individuals overcome barriers to care, navigate complex systems, access community resources, and remain engaged in treatment and supportive services. The ECHW serves as a trusted connector between clients, providers, families, and community resources while promoting stability, wellness, and improved health outcomes.

Responsibilities
Conduct outreach and engagement activities with individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges and complex social needs
Build trusting relationships using culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches
Support re-engagement efforts for individuals who have disconnected from services or are at risk of disengagement
Provide education on mental health, substance use, wellness, and healthy lifestyle practices
Assist individuals with self-management skills, goal setting, and health-related behavior changes
Reinforce treatment plans and provider recommendations as directed by the treatment team
Support clients in navigating healthcare, behavioral health, and social service systems
Assist with appointment scheduling, transportation coordination, referrals, and follow-up activities
Connect clients to housing, food assistance, benefits, employment resources, transportation, and other community services
Identify and address barriers impacting access to care and community supports
Conduct screenings and informal assessments to identify needs, strengths, and service gaps
Advocate for clients and support access to appropriate services and resources
Document services, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record according to Medi-Cal and organizational requirements
Collaborate with clinicians, case managers, peer support specialists, medical providers, and other team members to coordinate care
Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and care coordination activities
Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
Demonstrated lived experience reflective of the populations served, including behavioral health, homelessness, justice involvement, recovery, or similar experiences
Completion of a Community Health Worker certificate program or equivalent experience aligned with Community Health Worker competencies
Strong communication, engagement, and relationship-building skills
Knowledge of community-based resources and service systems
Ability to work effectively with high-acuity and diverse populations
Understanding of trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered care practices
Basic computer skills and ability to utilize electronic health record systems
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and active automobile insurance if field-based travel is required
Ability to complete required continuing education and training requirements

Preferred Qualifications
One year or more of experience in community outreach, care coordination, case management, peer support, or behavioral health services
Bilingual Spanish preferred
Experience working in Full Service Partnership (FSP), ACT, crisis, or community-based behavioral health programs
Knowledge of Medi-Cal, Specialty Mental Health Services, DMC/DMC-ODS, or county behavioral health systems
Experience working with older adults, high utilizers of healthcare services, or individuals with complex behavioral health needs

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time Employees:
Paid vacation days (increase with tenure)
Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
DailyPay access your earnings without waiting for payday
Training, development, and career growth opportunities

All Employees:
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet insurance
Perks @ Clarvida national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
Mileage reimbursement

(Benefits may vary by state or county)

Work Location
California Community-based and field-based services, with office and telehealth support as applicable
Local travel may be required to support client engagement and community resource linkage

Employment Type
Full-time

How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting individuals through community engagement, care navigation, and advocacy, click "Apply Now" to join Clarvida as an Enhanced Community Health Worker. Help improve access to behavioral health care and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

About Clarvida
Clarvida is a leader in behavioral health care, providing community-based mental health and human services. The organization is committed to delivering innovative care while fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment for employees.

Learn more: http://www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values/
See other opportunities: https://www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida

Equal Opportunity Employer
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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Keywords
Enhanced Community Health Worker, ECHW, Community Health Worker, BH-CONNECT, Care Navigation, Community Outreach, Behavioral Health, Specialty Mental Health Services, Medi-Cal, Social Determinants of Health, Case Management, Community Support Services, Clarvida Careers