Behavioral Health Case Manager – Substance Use Disorder

Renaissance Recovery; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Renaissance Recovery is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Case Manager to support clients through treatment and coordinate care with families, clinicians, and community resources.

The role involves managing an ~18‑client caseload, completing notes and documentation, and advocating for clients while maintaining HIPAA and confidentiality in a collaborative treatment environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, mental health, or related setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple clients, deadlines, and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 18 clients.
• Complete admission notes, case management documentation, and client records accurately and on time.
• Meet regularly with clients to assess case management needs and treatment progress.
• Provide updates to families and the clinical treatment team.
• Coordinate care with outside healthcare providers and community resources.
• Assist clients with accessing insurance, healthcare benefits, and community resources.
• Facilitate case management and recovery-focused groups.
• Document client interactions, progress, referrals, and services in the EMR.
• Monitor changes in clients' mental health and substance use.
• Advocate for clients and address barriers to treatment or recovery.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Behavioral health

Case management

Communication skills

Documentation skills

HIPAA compliance

Tools

EMR

Job description

Renaissance Recovery

Behavioral Health Case Manager

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour, based on experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and 401(k)

Position Summary

Renaissance Recovery is seeking a compassionate and organized Behavioral Health Case Manager to join our substance use disorder treatment team.

The Case Manager will provide direct support to clients throughout the treatment process while coordinating care with families, clinical staff, healthcare providers, and community resources. This position is ideal for someone with experience in behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, addiction recovery, mental health, or case management who enjoys working directly with clients in a collaborative treatment environment.

The Case Manager will maintain a caseload of approximately 18 clients and play an important role in helping clients navigate treatment, recovery resources, healthcare benefits, and ongoing support services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 18 clients
• Complete admission notes, case management documentation, and client records accurately and on time
• Meet regularly with clients to assess case management needs and treatment progress
• Provide appropriate updates to families and members of the clinical treatment team
• Coordinate care with outside healthcare providers, community agencies, and other support services
• Assist clients with accessing insurance, healthcare benefits, and community resources
• Facilitate case management and recovery-focused groups
• Document client interactions, progress, referrals, and services in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Monitor and identify changes in clients' mental health, substance use, and overall needs
• Advocate for clients and help address barriers that may affect treatment or recovery
• Maintain professional communication with clients, families, clinical staff, and outside providers
• Collaborate with therapists, medical staff, operations staff, and other members of the treatment team
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, organizational policies, and applicable behavioral health standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, addiction treatment, mental health, or a related setting
• Previous case management experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of addiction, recovery principles, treatment planning, and community resources
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple clients, deadlines, and competing priorities
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality
• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team
• Dependable, self-directed, adaptable, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced treatment environment

Preferred Experience

• Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment
• Drug and alcohol treatment
• Addiction recovery
• Behavioral health
• Residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient treatment
• Case management
• Group facilitation
• Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
• Insurance and benefits coordination

Why Join Renaissance Recovery?

At Renaissance Recovery, we believe effective treatment is built on compassion, accountability, collaboration, and individualized care.

As a Case Manager, you'll work closely with clients and an experienced behavioral health team while helping individuals develop the resources, support systems, and skills necessary for long‑term recovery.

We Offer

• Full‑time Monday‑Friday schedule
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401(k)
• Collaborative behavioral health treatment environment
• Opportunities to grow your experience within the addiction and mental health field
• Meaningful, client‑centered work