Behavioral Health Center Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

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We are hoping you will join us as a Customer Service Rep Sr (Behavioral Health) and help shape the future of healthcare where you'll be an integral part of our CS - Medi-Cal Call Center team, helping to strive for excellence while we serve our member health with dignity, respecting the value and needs of each of our members through collaboration with our providers, community partners and local stakeholders. This position has been approved to be partial telework. If telework is approved, you are required to work within the state of California only and if partial telework, also come in to the main office in Orange, CA, at least two (2) days per week minimum.

The Customer Service Rep Sr (Behavioral Health) will provide telephonic and in-person assistance to CalOptima Health's Medi-Cal members and providers regarding the Medi-Cal OneCare Behavioral Health program, eligibility, enrollment, benefits and services. You will conduct prescreening for behavioral health services and safety screening to appropriately triage crisis calls. You will resolve complex issues and handle escalated calls that require additional research with providers, health networks and internal CalOptima Health departments. Together, we are building a stronger, more equitable health system.

Your contributions to the team

- 90% - Customer support - Participates in a mission-driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability.

- Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short- and long-term goals/priorities for the department.

- Addresses member and provider inquiries, questions and concerns in all areas, including eligibility, enrollment, claims or authorization status, benefit interpretation and referrals/authorizations for medical care, in-person or telephonically.

- Communicates, builds and maintains internal and external relationships through prompt and accurate service.

- Identifies and communicates challenges that might arise with the use of professional judgment while adhering to departmental policies and procedures.

- Serves as a mediator to ensure the interests of members and CalOptima Health are protected.

- Follow-ups and ensures completion of all member and provider inquiries or requests.

- Ensures accurate, complete and correct documentation is entered into Facets regarding all issues and/or inquiries, complaints and grievances.

- Assists in developing and mentoring Customer Service staff.

- Serves as a resource for other team members or internal stakeholders.

- Maintains departmental productivity and quality standards.

- Resolves escalated challenges.

- 10% - Other - Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

Do you have what the role requires?

- High school diploma or equivalent PLUS 2 years of experience in customer/member service, including 1 year call center capacity required; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying.

- Typing speed of 35 words per minute (WPM) required.

You'll stand out more if you possess the following

- 1 year of experience in a health maintenance organization (HMO), Medi-Cal/Medicaid and health services.

- Bilingual in English and in one of CalOptima Health's defined threshold languages (Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese).

What the regulatory agencies need you to possess?

- N/A

Your knowledge & abilities to bring to this role

- Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health's leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.

- Work independently and exercise sound judgment.

- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

- Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events.

- Organize, be analytical, problem-solve and possess project management skills.

- Work in a fast-paced environment and in an efficient manner.

- Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.

- Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees/coalitions.

- Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment.

Your physical requirements (with or without accommodations)

- Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.

- Ability to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.

- Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.

- Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.

- Lifting and moving objects, patients and/or equipment 10 to 25 pounds

Ways we are here for you

- You'll enjoy competitive compensation for this role. Our current hiring range is: Pay Grade: 302 - $49,754 - $69,655 ($23.92 - $33.4880). The final salary offered will be based on education, job-related knowledge and experience, skills relevant to the role and internal equity among other factors.

- This position is approved for partial telework (if the position is telework, it is eligible in California only).

- CalPERS pension program and additional retirement packages.

- Additional benefits and perks including:

- A generous PTO program

- A quality work life balance

- Various wellness programs

- Tuition reimbursement

- Professional development opportunities

- Career development opportunities

- Flexible scheduling

- And the satisfaction of knowing your work directly impacts and improves healthcare access for thousands of individuals and families.

Our work environment

If located at the 500, 505 Building or a remote work location:

- Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.

- There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.

- The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

If located at PACE:

- Work is typically indoors in a clinical setting serving the frail and elderly.

- There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.

- The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

If located in the community:

- Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.

- Employee will occasionally work outdoors in varied temperatures.

- There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.

- The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Why join us?

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Each employee brings a unique perspective to the overall team and we value everyone's input and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where you and every team member can thrive while making a meaningful impact on our community members. Our team reflects and represents the communities we serve, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share our commitment to accessible, quality healthcare.

What's your next step?

All applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Do NOT miss out. If you want to join our team, the deadline for the first review of applications is August 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM (PST). We are encouraging you to apply early. If you apply after the first review date, your application is not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date