Telecare Corporation·Orange, California
Serve as the primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders to promote independent living. Provide field-based interventions including wellness checks, skill building, and housing stabilization to prevent eviction.
“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 The Case Manager Substance Use Counselor Certified serves as the primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their chosen community, focusing on substance abuse and addictions Shifts Available: Full-Time | AM | Shifts: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Days: Monday - Friday Expected starting wage range is $26.46 - $32.69. 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)
HS or GED and three (3) years of experience in behavioral health which involved direct participant contact providing mental health services including interviewing and referring participants and performing crisis intervention.
Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), or Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC), Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC, SUDCC II, III, IV)
All certifications must be maintained for duration of employment
Within two (2) months of employment, ability to apply financial requirements for billing and learn billing codes
Sensitivity to multi-cultural populations and issues
Must be credentialed as a qualified mental health professional, where applicable
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified (hands-on course) on date of employment or prior to providing direct client care and maintain current certification throughout employment
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. (weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)
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.
Home First FSP provides intensive and comprehensive housing supports to individuals who are at risk of losing housing in the Central region of Orange County.
Telecare will employ a range of housing focused case management and behavioral health interventions through a fully mobile triage and field-based case management approach.
Staff will be deployed to provide services onsite at permanent supportive housing developments, scattered site apartments and other transitional housing locations where clients reside.
Focus areas will include resident wellness checks; wellness groups, skill building activities, and housing stabilization focused case management services; behavioral health and substance use services, crisis interventions; conflict resolution and property manager mediation; and other interventions that focus on successful tenancy, eviction avoidance and community integration.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability *May vary by location and position type Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
Case Manager, Case Management, Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Substance Use Disorder Counselor, Mental Health Worker If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and three years of behavioral health experience with direct participant contact. Must hold a valid substance use disorder certification (e.g., CADC, CATC, or SUDCC) and possess a valid driver's license with insurance.
Market context
In California, case manager substance use counselor roles are often in steady demand because behavioral health programs need staff who can coordinate care and maintain consistent participant contact. This role is competitive for candidates with direct behavioral health experience, a valid CADC, CATC, or SUDCC, and a driver’s license with insurance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm the original posting before applying.