Case Manager

True Behavioral Health LP; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

True Behavioral Health LP is seeking a Case Manager in Newport Beach, CA to provide comprehensive support throughout participants’ treatment and recovery journey. You will conduct assessments, plan treatment, counsel, and coordinate care with families, providers, and the clinical team to ensure smooth transitions and positive outcomes.

The role emphasizes compassionate, person-centered care, strong collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and ongoing education for participants on wellness

Qualifications

• Current license or registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences in one of the listed credentials.
• Substance use disorder treatment experience is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Orient new participants to the program and explain services and goals.
• Build professional relationships with participants while maintaining boundaries.
• Assist participants in achieving short- and long-term recovery goals with coping strategies.
• Coordinate care with families, providers, and clinical team for continuity of care.
• Educate participants on behavioral health, recovery, and daily living skills.
• Develop and revise individualized treatment and aftercare plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

CA BBS license (LMFT/LCSW/LPCC/AMFT/ACSW/APCC)

Job description

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Case Manager

Newport Beach, CA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1168

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

First Responder Wellness is dedicated to supporting the behavioral health and overall well-being of first responders and their families through compassionate, confidential, and evidence-informed care. We are seeking a Case Manager who is passionate about recovery and understands the unique challenges of high-stress and high-trauma professions.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping first responders navigate behavioral health and recovery services and build healthier, more sustainable lives. We are looking for a compassionate, collaborative professional committed to providing specialized, high-quality support to those who serve our communities.

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday

Position Overview

The Case Manager provides comprehensive support throughout participants’ treatment and recovery journey, including assessments, treatment planning, counseling, and coordination of care. This role builds trusting relationships, promotes active engagement in treatment, and helps participants develop the skills and resources needed for long‑term recovery. The Case Manager collaborates with families, outside providers, and the clinical team to ensure continuity of care and successful outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• Orient new participants to the program, including expectations, available services, treatment goals, and the resources available through First Responder Wellness.
• Build supportive, professional relationships with participants while maintaining appropriate boundaries and a person‑centered approach.
• Assist participants in identifying and achieving short- and long‑term goals by promoting healthy and adaptive coping strategies.
• Support participants in developing practical skills and resources that promote sustained recovery, emotional wellness, and successful reintegration into daily life.
• Serve as a liaison with family members, friends, partners, treatment providers, and community resources to establish a strong support network and ensure continuity of care.
• Educate participants on behavioral health, recovery, wellness, healthy coping strategies, and daily living skills.
• Collaborate closely with members of the multidisciplinary clinical team to address participant needs, monitor progress, and coordinate appropriate services.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to participant concerns and crises, including assisting with crisis intervention when necessary and escalating concerns according to established protocols.
• Participate in the implementation, presentation, evaluation, and revision of participant treatment plans.
• Facilitate and/or present educational and therapeutic programming for participants.
• Assist participants in developing individualized aftercare plans and connecting them with appropriate ongoing resources and services prior to completing the program.
• Advocate for participants and help remove barriers to treatment, recovery, and continued wellness.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational standards and applicable requirements.
• Uphold strict participant confidentiality in accordance with First Responder Wellness policies and procedures and all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current license or registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as one of the following: LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, AMFT, ACSW, APCC
• Related counseling and/or case management experience in the substance use disorder treatment field.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and protect highly confidential participant information.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing compassionate, respectful, and person‑centered care.