Care Manager Jobs for OPT Students
Care Manager jobs on OPT require employers willing to sponsor work authorization, which narrows the field but doesn't make it rare. Healthcare organizations, managed care companies, and nonprofit agencies regularly hire international graduates for care coordination roles. Your STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree field.
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Lead Care Manager - Benefits
- Compensation: $85k - $95k annually (Negotiable)
- Type: Full-Time
- Location: Hybrid, Mainly Field work throughout North OC and LA
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, no on-call, no evenings
- $500 Monthly Vehicle Stipend
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with employer matching, Voluntary Life, Flex-Spending Account Options Savings
- Generous PTO Plan (15 Days) and encouragement to USE IT!
- 6 holidays
- 5 sick days
- Grow & Shine: Work alongside healthcare professionals who mentor and support your career growth.
- Open Doors, Open Minds: Transparent leadership that listens and values your voice.
- Work-Life Bliss: Team outings, company events, and a commitment to putting you first.
- An Office That Feels Like Home: Modern, welcoming, and dog-friendly (as long as Fido’s well-behaved!).
About us:
Care Partners At Home is a leading provider of non-medical home care services in Orange County, LA, Inland Empire, San Diego, and Santa Barbara. We serve a diverse client population including Private clients, CalAIM Community Supports members, and Regional Center consumers. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and reliable care while supporting families, caregivers, and payer partners with excellence and accountability.
The Lead Case Manager (LCM) supports patients through compassionate, patient-centered care as part of the Enhanced Care Management (ECM) team under the CalAIM initiative. The role manages a caseload of approximately 30–60 patients, providing hybrid field and office-based case management, meeting patients in their homes or community settings. Responsibilities include developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating services addressing physical health, mental health, substance use, and social determinants of health. The LCM also performs patient outreach, assessments, care coordination, transitional care, and referrals to community resources to support overall patient well-being.
Lead Care Manager Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bilingual Spanish Required
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field with 1–2 years of case management/social services experience, or high school diploma with 4+ years of relevant experience.
- Preferred Master's degree in Social Work
- Community & Resource Knowledge: Experience with community outreach, field-based support, and connecting clients to healthcare and social service resources; strong knowledge of local services preferred.
- Technical & Communication Skills: Proficient with healthcare systems, EHRs, and computer applications; bilingual Spanish preferred.
- Field Requirements: Valid California driver’s license and ability to travel between sites and perform field-based work in various community settings.
- Successful completion of a federal background check.
Essential Functions:
- Patient Outreach & Engagement: Conduct outreach, review referrals/records, and communicate with patients to determine eligibility and enroll them in the Enhanced Care Management (ECM) program.
- Care Planning & Coordination: Support development and implementation of person-centered care plans, coordinating services across physical health, mental health, substance use, social services, and community resources.
- Patient Support & Education: Coach patients using motivational interviewing and self-management strategies to help them manage health conditions and social needs.
- Resource Navigation & Access to Care: Assist with appointment scheduling, medication coordination, transportation, benefits applications (SSI, CalFresh, etc.), and transitional care after hospital discharge.
- Team Collaboration & Documentation: Work with multidisciplinary teams, maintain accurate EHR documentation, track patient progress, and coordinate successful transitions or program completion.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company Description
Lead Care Manager - Benefits
- Compensation: $85k - $95k annually (Negotiable)
- Type: Full-Time
- Location: Hybrid, Mainly Field work throughout North OC and LA
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, no on-call, no evenings
- $500 Monthly Vehicle Stipend
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with employer matching, Voluntary Life, Flex-Spending Account Options Savings
- Generous PTO Plan (15 Days) and encouragement to USE IT!
- 6 holidays
- 5 sick days
- Grow & Shine: Work alongside healthcare professionals who mentor and support your career growth.
- Open Doors, Open Minds: Transparent leadership that listens and values your voice.
- Work-Life Bliss: Team outings, company events, and a commitment to putting you first.
- An Office That Feels Like Home: Modern, welcoming, and dog-friendly (as long as Fido’s well-behaved!).
About us:
Care Partners At Home is a leading provider of non-medical home care services in Orange County, LA, Inland Empire, San Diego, and Santa Barbara. We serve a diverse client population including Private clients, CalAIM Community Supports members, and Regional Center consumers. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and reliable care while supporting families, caregivers, and payer partners with excellence and accountability.
The Lead Case Manager (LCM) supports patients through compassionate, patient-centered care as part of the Enhanced Care Management (ECM) team under the CalAIM initiative. The role manages a caseload of approximately 30–60 patients, providing hybrid field and office-based case management, meeting patients in their homes or community settings. Responsibilities include developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating services addressing physical health, mental health, substance use, and social determinants of health. The LCM also performs patient outreach, assessments, care coordination, transitional care, and referrals to community resources to support overall patient well-being.
Lead Care Manager Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bilingual Spanish Required
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field with 1–2 years of case management/social services experience, or high school diploma with 4+ years of relevant experience.
- Preferred Master's degree in Social Work
- Community & Resource Knowledge: Experience with community outreach, field-based support, and connecting clients to healthcare and social service resources; strong knowledge of local services preferred.
- Technical & Communication Skills: Proficient with healthcare systems, EHRs, and computer applications; bilingual Spanish preferred.
- Field Requirements: Valid California driver’s license and ability to travel between sites and perform field-based work in various community settings.
- Successful completion of a federal background check.
Essential Functions:
- Patient Outreach & Engagement: Conduct outreach, review referrals/records, and communicate with patients to determine eligibility and enroll them in the Enhanced Care Management (ECM) program.
- Care Planning & Coordination: Support development and implementation of person-centered care plans, coordinating services across physical health, mental health, substance use, social services, and community resources.
- Patient Support & Education: Coach patients using motivational interviewing and self-management strategies to help them manage health conditions and social needs.
- Resource Navigation & Access to Care: Assist with appointment scheduling, medication coordination, transportation, benefits applications (SSI, CalFresh, etc.), and transitional care after hospital discharge.
- Team Collaboration & Documentation: Work with multidisciplinary teams, maintain accurate EHR documentation, track patient progress, and coordinate successful transitions or program completion.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Care Manager
Target healthcare systems with dedicated HR infrastructure
Large hospital networks and managed care organizations have immigration counsel on staff and process OPT sponsorship regularly. Smaller clinics often lack the internal capacity to navigate work authorization, so focus your applications on employers with 500 or more employees.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility before applying
Care Manager roles can qualify for the 24-month STEM extension if your degree is in health informatics, public health, or a related STEM field. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applications, since this significantly extends your runway for employers.
Address OPT authorization proactively in cover letters
Briefly state your authorization type and end date in your cover letter. Employers unfamiliar with OPT often assume complexity where there is none. A clear, confident sentence explaining your status removes ambiguity and signals you understand the process.
Prioritize case management roles at nonprofit and government contractors
Federally contracted healthcare organizations and nonprofits receiving public funding frequently have compliance experience with international hires. These employers are more likely to have existing OPT and H-1B sponsorship workflows compared to private practices or small regional providers.
Emphasize clinical or population health technology skills
Care Manager roles increasingly require proficiency in EHR platforms like Epic or Cerner and population health tools. Highlighting technical competencies strengthens your application and supports STEM OPT extension arguments if your background is in health informatics or data-driven care coordination.
Start the H-1B conversation early with your employer
OPT has a fixed end date, so discuss H-1B sponsorship within the first few months of employment. The H-1B lottery registration window opens in March each year. Employers who understand this timeline are far more likely to retain and sponsor you long term.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Care Manager on OPT without employer sponsorship?
Yes, OPT authorizes you to work in a role directly related to your degree without employer-specific sponsorship during your authorized period. However, your employer must be comfortable employing you under OPT status and, if applicable, willing to initiate H-1B sponsorship before your OPT expires. Most large healthcare employers are familiar with this process.
Do Care Manager jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in health informatics, public health administration, or another STEM-designated field, and the Care Manager role involves applying that technical knowledge, you may qualify for a 24-month extension. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO and verify your employer can meet E-Verify requirements before assuming eligibility.
Where can I find Care Manager jobs that sponsor OPT?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students seeking sponsorship-friendly employers. You can filter Care Manager roles by employers who have a documented history of hiring international graduates. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a company does not support OPT or H-1B transitions.
What degree fields support a Care Manager OPT application?
Social work, nursing, public health, health administration, psychology, and health informatics are the most common degree backgrounds for Care Manager roles. Your OPT work authorization requires that the position be directly related to your field of study, so you will need to demonstrate that connection clearly on your resume and in any employer conversations about your work authorization status.
How does the 60-day grace period affect Care Manager job seekers?
When your Care Manager position ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find new employment, transfer to another visa status, or depart the U.S. You cannot work during this period. If you are between contracts or roles, start your next job search immediately when you receive notice, and keep your DSO informed so your SEVIS record accurately reflects your situation.
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