Residential Case Manager Jobs

Residential Case Manager jobs are open across behavioral health, housing services, nonprofit social services, and healthcare, from entry-level to senior and supervisory roles, with specializations in mental health case management, substance use recovery, and housing stability programs. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles80
Top stateNew York
Top employerValley Behavioral Health
Top cityBronx, NY
Work type88% On-site
Top industryNon-Profit

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Non Residential Case Manager
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Non Residential Case Manager
La Casa, Inc.
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Allied Health
Community & Nonprofit Services
Human Resources
Social Work & Counseling
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in social work

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Senior Case Mgr Residential
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Senior Case Mgr Residential
Transitional Services for New York, Inc.
Bronx, New York
Allied Health
Community & Nonprofit Services
Human Resources
Social Work & Counseling
High school diploma or GED

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Residential Program Case Manager
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Residential Program Case Manager
Latin American Health Alliance
Worcester, Massachusetts
Allied Health
Community & Nonprofit Services
Human Resources
Social Work & Counseling
$22 - $24/hr
On-Site

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LPN Full time for Residential care homes to assist with education and case management
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LPN Full time for Residential care homes to assist with education and case management
Ascutney House Residential Care LLC
Ascutney, Vermont
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$35 - $40/hr
On-Site

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Case Manager, Residential Recovery
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Case Manager, Residential Recovery
South Middlesex Opportunity Council
Millbury, Massachusetts
Account Management
Business Development
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
501-1,000

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Residential Case Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

Valley Behavioral Health4 open roles
Options for Community Living3 open roles
Bancroft2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Non-Profit & Social Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in residential case manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field
  • Experience conducting intake assessments and developing individualized service plans
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems for case documentation
  • Knowledge of community resources, referral networks, and benefits enrollment processes
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for client transport or home visits
  • Crisis intervention training or certification such as CPI or MANDT

Tips for Your Residential Case Manager Job Search

Tailor your resume to each setting

Residential programs vary widely, so a resume written for a substance use facility reads differently than one for a transitional housing program. Pull language from each job posting and mirror the population terms they use, whether that's 'justice-involved adults' or 'adults with serious mental illness.'

List your licensure status precisely

Many postings distinguish between licensed, license-eligible, and unlicensed candidates and filter out applicants who aren't specific. Write your credential exactly as it appears on your license, including the state abbreviation, so your application clears the initial screening without ambiguity.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists residential case manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Highlight documentation and EHR fluency

Employers expect you to manage care plans, progress notes, and incident reports inside electronic health record systems. Name the specific platforms you've used in your resume's skills section, since hiring managers often scan for those system names before reading anything else.

Prepare a crisis intervention example for interviews

Interviewers for residential roles almost always ask a behavioral question about de-escalation or emergency response. Prepare one concrete story with a clear setting, the action you took, and the outcome, and rehearse it until the details are tight and the timeline is easy to follow.

Negotiate your on-call structure before accepting

Residential programs often include rotating on-call shifts that aren't fully spelled out in the job posting. Ask directly during the offer conversation how many nights or weekends per month are expected, so you can compare offers on total workload, not just base pay.

Residential Case Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most residential case managers?

Valley Behavioral Health, Options for Community Living, and Bancroft are hiring the most residential case managers right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Ohio, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume shifts seasonally as funding cycles and program contracts renew.

How many residential case manager jobs are remote?

About 12% of residential case manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though most residential roles require on-site presence given direct client care responsibilities. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are care coordination roles that focus on phone-based case management and documentation review rather than in-person residential support.

How do you become a residential case manager?

Start with a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related human services field, since most entry-level residential programs require it at minimum. Gain direct experience through internships, field placements, or entry-level roles in group homes, shelters, or crisis centers. Pursue a state credential or licensure if your target setting requires it, and build familiarity with case management documentation and service planning before applying.

Can I get hired as a residential case manager with little experience?

Yes, many residential programs hire candidates with limited paid experience if they have relevant field placements, volunteer work, or lived experience with the population they serve. Focus your applications on organizations that explicitly list entry-level or associate-level case management titles, and frame any direct support, peer specialist, or crisis line work as evidence of core competencies like de-escalation, documentation, and resource navigation.

What does the residential case manager interview process look like?

Most residential case manager interviews include an initial phone screen with a recruiter or HR coordinator, followed by a structured in-person or video interview with a program supervisor. Expect behavioral questions about handling a client in crisis, managing competing documentation deadlines, and coordinating with outside providers. Some programs add a panel interview with clinical staff or ask you to review a mock case scenario before or during the final round.

Where can I find and apply to residential case manager jobs?

You can find and apply to residential case manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your setting preference, licensure status, and population focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.

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