Care Manager Jobs in California
Care Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in managed care organizations, integrated health systems, and community-based behavioral health programs, with openings from entry-level case coordinator roles through senior care management directors. The largest hiring markets are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where established employers like Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and Anthem Blue Cross California maintain deep care management operations. The most in-demand specialties are behavioral health care management, complex case management for high-risk populations, and utilization management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Assistant Patient Care Manager is responsible for assisting the Patient Care Manager with clinical management and administrative coordination of a designated patient care unit(s) or service(s). The position supports the Patient Care Manager in promoting the achievement of the unit(s)' goals and objectives. This position works in a supportive manner as a resource for the patient care unit(s) and as a representative for the Patient Care Manager. Typically assigned responsibility for supervising patient care staff and operations for an assigned shift for a patient care unit(s) and/or for coordinating one or more administrative functions as assigned by the Patient Care Manager, ensuring consistent implementation and monitoring of organizational policies and standards of care. Their work involves a combination of clinical (patient care) and administrative responsibilities. The Assistant Patient Care Manager provides consistent and timely information and feedback to the Patient Care Manager and is responsible for knowledge and application of all personnel policies and requirements of the collective bargaining agreements. Assistant Patient Care Managers differ from Patient Care Managers in that the latter are unit managers with total responsibility and accountability for one or more patient care units or services.
What you will do:
- Assists in the performance of the operational aspects of a designated unit(s) while providing mentoring and leadership support to the unit(s) staff; supervises the provision of quality, therapeutic and cost-effective patient care in accordance with standards of practice, hospital protocols, policies and procedures, and desired patient outcomes.
- Assists Patient Care Manager in administrative/management functions and assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Patient Care Manager as delegated and/or in the case of absence.
- Coordinates and directs the unit(s) patient care operations for an assigned shift, acting on behalf of the Patient Care Manager.
- Facilitates orientation, training and ongoing staff development; assists in coaching, developing and corrective action of personnel as appropriate; participates in ongoing and annual evaluation of employee performance.
- Facilitates the effective delivery of competent, compassionate care by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes and outcomes to facilitate smooth workflow and desired outcomes on the patient care unit(s).
- Interprets to staff the application and implementation of the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the unit(s), department, and organization; communicates expectations and monitors staff performance.
- Participates in unit goal and program planning, development, and evaluation of programs and special projects as assigned; participates in and supports continuous quality, process, and performance improvement and risk management programs at the unit(s) level.
- Provides competent and compassionate patient care (appropriate to age and condition of the patient), serving as a role model and mentor; and assists with unit workload.
- Serves as a liaison to the Patient Care Manager.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Experience Qualifications:
Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to contribute to health care policy formulation when working in partnership with a multidisciplinary team of health care providers.
- Ability to delegate responsibly to others, activities according to ability, level of preparation, the standards of practice and regulatory guidelines.
- Ability to develop programs and lead process improvement projects.
- Ability to establish the strategic direction and business plans for a functional group.
- Ability to initiate and implement change conducive to the improvement of the quality and safety of patient care delivery.
- Ability to provide leadership, influence others to meet patient needs and achieve shared goals, to effectively prioritize system resources to provide quality and valued patient care, promote cooperative behaviors, act as a role model, resource and mentor.
- Ability to supervise, coach, mentor, train, and evaluate work results.
- Ability to use information and keep abreast of developments in technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making in patient care.
- Knowledge of current theories, principles, practices, standards, emerging technologies, techniques and approaches in the nursing profession, and the health care system, and the responsibility and accountability for the outcome of practice.
- Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations; standards and guidelines of certifying and accrediting bodies; hospital and department/unit standards, protocols, policies and procedures governing the provision of nursing care in the area of assignment.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, administration, fiscal and personnel management essential to the practice of nursing in the larger context of health care.
- Knowledge of principles, practices and current trends in health care and hospital system organization and administration sufficient to provide clinical management, leadership, coordination, and operational direction for assigned areas of responsibility.
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:
- Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care.
- Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health.
- Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
COMPENSATION
- Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $83.98 - $111.27 per hour.
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
LOCATION
Location: PALO ALTO, 300 Pasteur Dr, California
1.0 FTE Full time Day - 10 Hour R2657105 Onsite 107760001 GI Svcs Endoscopy 300P Other
Annual Bonus
This is a Stanford Health Care job.
INTRODUCTION
If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Assistant Patient Care Manager is responsible for assisting the Patient Care Manager with clinical management and administrative coordination of a designated patient care unit(s) or service(s). The position supports the Patient Care Manager in promoting the achievement of the unit(s)' goals and objectives. This position works in a supportive manner as a resource for the patient care unit(s) and as a representative for the Patient Care Manager. Typically assigned responsibility for supervising patient care staff and operations for an assigned shift for a patient care unit(s) and/or for coordinating one or more administrative functions as assigned by the Patient Care Manager, ensuring consistent implementation and monitoring of organizational policies and standards of care. Their work involves a combination of clinical (patient care) and administrative responsibilities. The Assistant Patient Care Manager provides consistent and timely information and feedback to the Patient Care Manager and is responsible for knowledge and application of all personnel policies and requirements of the collective bargaining agreements. Assistant Patient Care Managers differ from Patient Care Managers in that the latter are unit managers with total responsibility and accountability for one or more patient care units or services.
What you will do:
- Assists in the performance of the operational aspects of a designated unit(s) while providing mentoring and leadership support to the unit(s) staff; supervises the provision of quality, therapeutic and cost-effective patient care in accordance with standards of practice, hospital protocols, policies and procedures, and desired patient outcomes.
- Assists Patient Care Manager in administrative/management functions and assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Patient Care Manager as delegated and/or in the case of absence.
- Coordinates and directs the unit(s) patient care operations for an assigned shift, acting on behalf of the Patient Care Manager.
- Facilitates orientation, training and ongoing staff development; assists in coaching, developing and corrective action of personnel as appropriate; participates in ongoing and annual evaluation of employee performance.
- Facilitates the effective delivery of competent, compassionate care by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes and outcomes to facilitate smooth workflow and desired outcomes on the patient care unit(s).
- Interprets to staff the application and implementation of the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the unit(s), department, and organization; communicates expectations and monitors staff performance.
- Participates in unit goal and program planning, development, and evaluation of programs and special projects as assigned; participates in and supports continuous quality, process, and performance improvement and risk management programs at the unit(s) level.
- Provides competent and compassionate patient care (appropriate to age and condition of the patient), serving as a role model and mentor; and assists with unit workload.
- Serves as a liaison to the Patient Care Manager.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Experience Qualifications:
Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to contribute to health care policy formulation when working in partnership with a multidisciplinary team of health care providers.
- Ability to delegate responsibly to others, activities according to ability, level of preparation, the standards of practice and regulatory guidelines.
- Ability to develop programs and lead process improvement projects.
- Ability to establish the strategic direction and business plans for a functional group.
- Ability to initiate and implement change conducive to the improvement of the quality and safety of patient care delivery.
- Ability to provide leadership, influence others to meet patient needs and achieve shared goals, to effectively prioritize system resources to provide quality and valued patient care, promote cooperative behaviors, act as a role model, resource and mentor.
- Ability to supervise, coach, mentor, train, and evaluate work results.
- Ability to use information and keep abreast of developments in technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making in patient care.
- Knowledge of current theories, principles, practices, standards, emerging technologies, techniques and approaches in the nursing profession, and the health care system, and the responsibility and accountability for the outcome of practice.
- Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations; standards and guidelines of certifying and accrediting bodies; hospital and department/unit standards, protocols, policies and procedures governing the provision of nursing care in the area of assignment.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, administration, fiscal and personnel management essential to the practice of nursing in the larger context of health care.
- Knowledge of principles, practices and current trends in health care and hospital system organization and administration sufficient to provide clinical management, leadership, coordination, and operational direction for assigned areas of responsibility.
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:
- Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care.
- Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health.
- Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
COMPENSATION
- Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $83.98 - $111.27 per hour.
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
LOCATION
Location: PALO ALTO, 300 Pasteur Dr, California
1.0 FTE Full time Day - 10 Hour R2657105 Onsite 107760001 GI Svcs Endoscopy 300P Other
Annual Bonus
This is a Stanford Health Care job.
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Care Manager Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
- Stanford Health Care20
- Independent Living Systems10
- L.A. Care Health Plan10
- LifeLong Medical Care6
- Gothic Landscape5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services67
- Insurance26
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals11
- Non-Profit & Social Services7
- Education5
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in care manager jobs across California.
- Active California RN license or licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) credential required by most employers
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, social work, or a related healthcare field
- Case management certification such as CCM or ACM preferred or required
- Minimum two years of clinical experience in a hospital, health plan, or community health setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems and care management platforms
- Strong knowledge of California Medicaid (Medi-Cal) managed care policies and utilization review processes
Care Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a care manager in California?
Most care manager roles in California require either an active California Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Employers typically look for a bachelor's degree in nursing or social work plus clinical experience. Earning a Certified Case Manager credential from the Commission for Case Manager Certification strengthens your application significantly.
Which companies hire care managers in California?
Employers hiring care managers in California right now include Stanford Health Care, Independent Living Systems, and L.A. Care Health Plan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's large integrated health systems and managed care plans drive consistent demand, particularly for care managers who can work across Medi-Cal and commercial insurance populations.
Which California cities have the most care manager jobs?
Palo Alto, Los Angeles, and Oakland have the most care manager openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco lead because of their density of major health plans, academic medical centers, and community health organizations, while San Diego's strong military healthcare presence and growing biotech sector add further demand in that region.
Are there remote care manager jobs in California?
Yes, though they are selective. About 17% of care manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting that some telephonic and utilization review functions can be performed off-site. Roles focused on in-person home visits, hospital transitions, or direct patient assessments remain predominantly on-site.
How can I get hired as a care manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying as a care coordinator or case coordinator at a California Medi-Cal managed care plan or large integrated system such as Kaiser Permanente or Dignity Health, which regularly post roles designed for clinicians newer to case management. Moving laterally from a utilization review, discharge planning, or home health role is also common. Obtaining your California RN or LCSW licensure and completing a case management fundamentals course before applying gives you a measurable edge.
Where can I find and apply to care manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to care manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across health systems, managed care plans, and community health organizations. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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