Case Manager Substance Use Specialist - Mental Health 646

Main Template; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays & shift differentials

Free CEUs

Online University Tuition Discount

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

401K and ESOP

Job summary

Telecare Corporation is seeking a Full-Time on-site case manager in San Bernardino, CA. The role involves direct care for individuals with mental illness, helping them live independently in their community, and coordinating transportation as needed.

Shifts are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with starting pay between $23.00 and $25.15 per hour and geographic differentials applied. The position requires relevant education and experience in mental health services.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of direct services in mental health or community services.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience as a Substance Use Specialist.
• San Bernardino County FACT, ACT, MAPS program familiarity and related coursework requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness.
• Help clients live as independently as possible in their chosen community.
• Under supervision, assist with crisis intervention and referrals.
• Coordinate transportation and participate in program activities.

Skills

Direct services in mental health

Substance Use Specialist experience

Crisis intervention

Education

Associate’s degree in Social Services

Bachelor’s degree in Social Services

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on November 5, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location San Bernardino, CA 92408, USA

• On-site
• Direct Care
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CASEM031186

Description

“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare

What You Will Do to Change Lives

Under direct supervision, serves as a primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their chosen community.

Shifts Available:

Full-Time | AM | Shifts: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Days: Monday - Friday

Expected starting wage range is $23.00 - $25.15. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• High School Graduation or G.E.D. equivalent and three (3) years of direct services in mental health or community services; OR Associate’s degree and two (2) years of experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in Social Services
• Must possess at least 1 year of experience providing services as a Substance Use Specialist
• San Bernardino County FACT, ACT, and MAPS programs; in addition to the requirements above must also have:
  • At least thirty semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in behavioral or social science, or
  • Sixty semester (90 quarter) units of completed college coursework, which includes 15 semester (23 quarter) units in behavioral science, Psych Tech courses and Alcohol and Drug Certificate courses are acceptable.
  • AND one (1) year experience providing mental health services including interviewing and referring participants and performing crisis intervention, or
  • Three (3) years of experience in a behavioral health department which involved direct participant contact, or
  • Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science and six (6) months experience providing mental health services including interviewing and referring participants and performing crisis intervention.
• Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc.

What’s In It for You*

• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
• Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for NOC Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend NOC Shift)
• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits

Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

San Bernardino ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) is a community-based program created to serve 100 San Bernardino County adults (age 18+) with serious mental illness. This program currently serves over 100 members.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better. Bachelors or better in Social Services. GED or better. High School or better. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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