Case Manager II - Mental Health 381
The Case Manager II provides direct support and case management to individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders, helping them live independently within their communities. This role involves delivering housing-focused behavioral health interventions, crisis management, and community integration services primarily in field-based and housing settings. The position requires driving clients to appointments and facilitating wellness and skill-building activities to promote successful tenancy and recovery.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Under direct supervision, you will provide field-based, housing-focused case management and behavioral health support that helps individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders live as independently as possible. Typical responsibilities include:
- Provide mobile, community-based case management and wellness checks at permanent supportive housing, scattered-site apartments, and other transitional housing.
- Facilitate wellness groups, skill-building activities, and housing-stabilization services.
- Support behavioral health and substance-use interventions, crisis response, and conflict resolution.
- Coordinate with property managers, community providers, and supports to prevent eviction and promote successful tenancy.
- Transport clients to appointments and group activities when needed (use of personal vehicle required — see qualifications).
Who You Are / Qualifications
Minimum required qualifications — candidates who meet these will be invited to interview:
- High school diploma or GED and at least two (2) years of direct service experience in mental health or community services; OR
- Associate degree plus one (1) year of relevant experience; OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or related field.
- Valid, current driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as an insured driver.
- Willingness to use your personal vehicle to transport clients as part of job duties.
Confidential client complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and will consider reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
Compensation & Schedule
- Expected starting wage: $23.00 per hour (starting pay is commensurate with experience and may vary by location due to geographic differentials).
- Estimated annual pay (per job data aggregation): ~$66,853 per year (estimate varies by schedule/location).
- Employment type: Part-time / Permanent (see posting); hours may include standard daytime shifts.
- Example shift: AM, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday (full-time schedules may also be available).
What’s In It for You
Benefits and programs (may vary by location and eligibility):
- Paid Time Off (PTO) — prorated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to caps.
- Nine paid holidays and shift differentials (PM/NOC/weekend rates apply).
- Free CEUs and supervision support for licensure (BBS Associate License), plus coaching and mentorship.
- Online university tuition discounts and company scholarships.
- Medical, Vision, Dental insurance; 401(k); Employee Stock Ownership Plan (where applicable).
About the Program
Home First FSP (Full Service Partnership) delivers intensive housing-focused supports to individuals at risk of losing housing in the Central region of Orange County. Staff operate with a fully mobile, field-based case management approach, delivering services onsite at residences and supportive housing developments. The program emphasizes successful tenancy, eviction avoidance, community integration, and recovery-focused behavioral health interventions.
Confidential client is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and people of varied belief systems.
Important Notices
- Use of personal vehicle for client transport is required — candidates must meet driver and insurance requirements.
- Internal applicants or applicants employed by the confidential client within the previous 12 months may not be eligible for certain sign-on bonuses (if referenced).
- Full job description will be provided to candidates selected for interview.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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