The Lead Care Manager maintains an ongoing caseload for high-need patients, utilizing evidence-based approaches to promote health goals and social support navigation. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to conduct case reviews and ensure compliance with health plan regulations.
About Pair Team At Pair Team, we're an innovative, mission-driven company reimagining how Medicaid and Medicare serves the most underserved populations.
As a tech-enabled medical group, we deliver whole-person care - clinical, behavioral, and social - by partnering with organizations deeply connected to the communities we serve.
We’re building a care model that empowers clinicians and care teams to do what they do best: provide compassionate, high-impact care.
At Pair Team, we leverage AI and automation to reduce administrative burden, streamline coordination, and ensure patients receive timely, personalized support.
Our work is powered by a deeply collaborative team of nurses, social workers, community health workers, and medical professionals working alongside product, technology, and operations to close care gaps and improve outcomes for high-need patients.
We’re one of the largest Enhanced Care Management providers in California and are on track to build the nation’s largest clinically integrated network supporting high-need patients.
Our model has demonstrated real impact, including a 58% reduction in emergency department visits and a 29% reduction in hospital admissions.
At Pair Team, were not just delivering care - we're building the future of more equitable, community-driven healthcare.
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We are dependable and choose authenticity over perfection.
Embrace challenges: We leave our egos at the door and step forward into discomfort instead of back into safety.
We help each other to learn and provide feedback using candor and kindness.
Break through walls: We go the extra mile for our patients, partners and one another, and we run toward hard things.
We are resilient in our push for consistent improvement and challenge the status quo.
Act beyond yourself: We build each other up and respect boundaries.
We seek first to understand and assume positive intent.
Care comes first: We hold ourselves to the highest standards for our patients.
We are relentless in the pursuit of our mission, and ensure that we are taking care of ourselves in order to care for others.
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About the Opportunity Pair Team is building a team of deeply passionate individuals ready to change primary care operations for those who need it most. We are looking for a highly motivated full-time Lead Care Manager who is willing to think creatively and empathically to help our team change the way people access healthcare. We seek a full-time Lead Care Manager to play a critical role in our whole-person, interdisciplinary care model, responsible for directly outreaching and engaging with individuals living with Serious Mental Illness/ Substance Use Disorder, experiencing homelessness, and/or those who have high medical needs. We believe in the power of trust and relationships to successfully engage those who may have never received the kind of whole-health care that Pair Team can provide.
This position primarily allows for remote work; however, it includes 2-3 times a month on-site visits in the community alongside a fellow PairMate. You can expect to engage in these in-person activities 2-3 times per month, close to your city, while the majority of your duties, approximately 90%, will be performed from your home What You’ll Do Maintain ongoing caseload of individuals through the utilization of evidence based approaches to promote engagement and achievement of health goals Use relationship-based strategies to support members with social support navigation, understanding that many may have lived personal experiences causing them to be initially hesitant or distrusting of the health care system Conducts periodic telephonic and SMS outreach to ensure timely follow-up to members Work with member to identify health/wellness goals and incorporate goals into Health Action Plan/Shared Care Plan Supports nurse care manager, behavioral health care manager, nurse practitioner and Community Engagement Specialist with delegated tasks Collaborates on care issues with Enhanced Care Management team by participating in systematic case reviews and consulting with nurse care manager, behavioral health care manager, and nurse practitioner before taking clinical actions Consistently meet monthly encounter metrics to ensure compliance with health plan regulations Identify and break down barriers ensuring individuals’ continuation with the program Assists individuals in securing connection to community supports by scheduling appointments, managing referrals, and ensuring timely follow-ups Coordinate physical care management appointments through collaboration with external and internal providers Utilize external and internal online platforms to collaborate with team members and carry out daily tasks What You’ll Need 1+ years of general work experience (Case Management preferred) You are physically located in California Field Ops requires you to maintain reliable transportation for engagement at clinic, community based organization, and health system partner locations Virtual Ops requires a quiet, HIPAA compliant and internet connected space Strong understanding of cultural fluency High degree of empathy Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team An eye for optimization Organizational skills Ability to remain patient when faced with adversity Strong technical skills and comfort with technology innovation, past experience with CRM databases, basic Excel, Word, email, and video conferencing A valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance
Demonstrated professional or personal lived experience working closely with individuals experiencing complex chronic needs, homelessness, or Severe Mental Illness/Substance Use Disorder 2+ years of case management experience Experience with motivational interviewing Knowledge of medical terminology Zest for problem solving, seeking answers, and thinking outside the box Detail-oriented and organized self-starter who is a rockstar multitasker Reliable and comfortable in an ever-changing environment Because We Value You Salary: $25/hr Comprehensive health, vision & dental insurance 401k Monthly $100 work from home expense stipend for your WFH days Gas reimbursements for your on-site engagement days Flexible vacation policy -- take the time you need to recharge! We provide all of the equipment needed for the role Opportunity for rapid career progression with plenty of room for personal growth! Pair Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Pair Team, we value diversity and strive to provide an inclusive environment for all applicants and employees. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, age, disability, political affiliation, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic covered by federal, state, or local law. Pair Team participates in E-Verify to verify employment eligibility for new hires.
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Candidates must have at least 1 year of general work experience, with case management experience preferred, and be physically located in California. The role requires strong technical skills, cultural fluency, and reliable transportation for community-based engagement.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.