Clinical Case Manager Jobs in California

Clinical Case Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in managed care organizations, county behavioral health departments, hospital systems, and integrated health plans, with openings at every level from entry-level coordinator through senior case manager. The highest volume of hiring is in Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area, where large employers like Kaiser Permanente, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and Dignity Health consistently recruit. The most in-demand specialties are behavioral health case management, complex medical case management, and Medi-Cal managed care coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles54
Top employerPacific Health
Top citySan Diego, CA
Cities hiring39
Work type67% Hybrid
Top industryEducation

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Supportive Housing Case Mgr & Residential Service Coordinator
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Supportive Housing Case Mgr & Residential Service Coordinator
National Community Renaissance
Oceanside, California
Communications
Content & Communications
Corporate Training
$60k - $67k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in social work
201-500

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Clinical Case Manager
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Clinical Case Manager
Easterseals Southern California
Bakersfield, California
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$84k - $94k/yr
Master's degree in early childhood education
1,001-5,000

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Clinical Supervisor For Housing and Intensive Case Management Mental Health Services LCSW/LMFT/LPCC/PsyD/PhD/Psychologist
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Clinical Supervisor For Housing and Intensive Case Management Mental Health Services LCSW/LMFT/LPCC/PsyD/PhD/Psychologist
Mental Health America of Los Angeles
Lancaster, California
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$82k - $85k/yr
Managed case managers
201-500

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RN CASE MGR EX - Case Management - Days - FT - Fountain Valley
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RN CASE MGR EX - Case Management - Days - FT - Fountain Valley
UC Irvine Health
Fountain Valley, California
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project & Program Management
$68.86 - $100.34/hr
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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CalAIM Clinical Case Manager
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CalAIM Clinical Case Manager
Stepping Up Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$45 - $55/hr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted

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Clinical Case Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Diego
4 jobs
San Francisco
3 jobs
Tulare
2 jobs
Hayward
2 jobs
Modesto
2 jobs
Imperial
2 jobs
Monterey
2 jobs
Oceanside
2 jobs
Los Angeles
2 jobs

Clinical Case Manager Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Pacific Health10
  • UC Irvine Health4
  • Felton Institute3
  • La Familia2
  • 360 Human Services2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Medical Devices

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical case manager jobs across California.

  • Active California RN license or California-recognized LCSW, LMFT, or LPC credential
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in social work, nursing, or a related clinical field
  • Minimum one to three years of direct clinical or case management experience
  • Certified Case Manager (CCM) credential or willingness to obtain within one year
  • Working knowledge of Medi-Cal, Medicare, and managed care authorization processes
  • Strong documentation skills and experience with electronic health record platforms

Clinical Case Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical case manager in California?

The most direct path is earning a clinical license in California, typically an RN license through the California Board of Registered Nursing or a social work license such as LCSW through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Most employers require at least a bachelor's degree in nursing, social work, or a related field. Many also expect or strongly prefer the Certified Case Manager credential, offered by the Commission for Case Manager Certification.

Which companies hire clinical case managers in California?

Employers hiring clinical case managers in California right now include Pacific Health, UC Irvine Health, and Felton Institute, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's large managed care sector, anchored by Medi-Cal health plans and integrated health systems, drives consistent statewide demand for this role year-round.

Which California cities have the most clinical case manager jobs?

San Diego, San Francisco, and Tulare have the most clinical case manager openings in California. Los Angeles generates the highest volume because of its dense concentration of county behavioral health contracts, managed care plans, and major hospital systems, while San Diego and the Bay Area follow closely due to large integrated health networks and a high proportion of Medi-Cal managed care enrollees.

Are there remote clinical case manager jobs in California?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely administrative roles because clinical case management often involves in-person assessments and facility coordination. About 71% of clinical case manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting selective flexibility from managed care plans and telephonic case management programs. Telephonic utilization review and chronic disease management positions are the most consistently remote.

How can I get hired as a clinical case manager in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is working first in a direct care role, such as medical social worker, discharge planner, or utilization review coordinator, which are common bridge positions at California hospital systems like Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health. Many county behavioral health departments across California hire associate case managers or care coordinators without full case management experience. Earning a Certified Case Manager credential or completing a case management internship through an accredited California graduate social work program adds a measurable edge.

Where can I find and apply to clinical case manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to clinical case manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across managed care, hospital systems, behavioral health, and county programs. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly.

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