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Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted behavioral health roles in Santee, California rates. This role sits in the 31st percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 14% below the Santee, California median for behavioral health roles.
The Case Manager provides comprehensive support including crisis intervention, mental health counseling, and discharge planning to assist clients in meeting basic needs. They also collaborate with the ACT team to coordinate care and ensure smooth transitions between different levels of service.
At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.
Job summary
Recommend and assist access to medical, educational, social, vocational, housing, and more to support program goals. Initiate referrals to next level care, coordinate with physical health providers for whole-person care, and advocate in the best interest of clients.
Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Provide case management with crisis intervention, discharge plan, group & individual work, mental health/substance use disorder counseling, screening, and assist clients in meeting basic needs and symptom management.
Complete accurate and timely documentation, meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services if contractually required.
Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits, and transportation as needed.
Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
Participate in scheduled program meetings.
Other relevant duties as assigned.
Collaborate closely with ACT team members and Program Manager to support smooth transitions between ACT and ICM levels of care.
Qualifications
Master's degree; or bachelor's degree with four years of experience in social services.
For SUD CM a certification from recognized board is preferred and registration required and a negative tuberculosis test (TB) is conducted under licensed medical supervision within 45 working days of hire or within 5 working days of employment and valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certification upon hire or within 90-days of employment.
For Housing two years of experience and an AA degree in social service or related field or High School Diploma and 5 years’ experience.
Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$32 - $32/hr
Location
Santee, California
Posted
Aug 17, 2026
Application
Employer website
Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.
Cultural competency understanding required.
Bilingual preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.
Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.
Cultural competency understanding required.
Bilingual preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.
Physical requirements
These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.
☒ Seeing ☒ Hearing
☒ Speaking ☒ Stooping/Bending
☒ Working in cramped spaces ☒ Moving around facility
☒ Moving between offices/clients ☒ Driving – light errands
☐ Climbing ☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items
☒ Driving – in the course of job duties ☐ Using hands/fingers
☐ Pushing/pulling/dragging items ☒ Standing for long periods
☒ Sitting for long periods ☐ Working outside/underground
Other duties
This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions).
Market context
California ICM case manager demand
In California, ICM case manager roles are commonly tied to behavioral health and community-based care needs, so candidates with mental health or SUD experience often stand out. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a master’s degree or a bachelor’s plus social services experience, along with a valid CA driver’s license, auto insurance, bilingual skills, and EHR proficiency. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your fieldwork, documentation, and transportation readiness before applying.
