What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager Substance Use Counselor - Community Mental Health 122 position at Telecare Corporation?
What You Will Do To Change Lives
At Gateway to Recovery, we don’t just treat symptoms; we support people. As our Substance Use Recovery Specialist, you are a core member of our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. You will work with adults and Transition Age Youth (TAY) in San Diego County who are navigating both mental health challenges and substance use disorders. This is community-based, "on-the-ground" work where you help members transition from long-term care back into the lives they want to lead.
Expected starting wage range is $26.50 - $32.50/hr. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
What You Bring To The Table (Must Have)
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA , veterans, and all belief systems.
Program Overview: Gateway to Recovery ACT
Program Type: Community-Based Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
About The Program
Telecare’s Gateway to Recovery is a voluntary, community-based ACT program serving adults and Transition Age Youth (TAY) in San Diego County. The program supports individuals transitioning from long-term locked treatment facilities and those identified on the County’s High Utilizer List. With a strong commitment to recovery and inclusion, Gateway to Recovery offers intensive, person-centered services designed to promote independence and wellness. Our team uses a “whatever-it-takes” approach to help members navigate the mental health system and take meaningful steps toward achieving their personal goals.
Population Served
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
Case Manager, Case Management, Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Substance Use Disorder Counselor, Mental Health Worker
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
At Gateway to Recovery, we don’t just treat symptoms; we support people. As our Substance Use Recovery Specialist, you are a core member of our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. You will work with adults and Transition Age Youth (TAY) in San Diego County who are navigating both mental health challenges and substance use disorders. This is community-based, "on-the-ground" work where you help members transition from long-term care back into the lives they want to lead.
- The Dual-Diagnosis Expert: You’ll serve as the primary support for members, focusing your expertise on substance use and addiction to help them live independently.
- The Community Navigator: This isn't an office-bound role. You’ll meet members where they are—using your vehicle or a company car to drive them to appointments and groups—to ensure recovery happens in their own community.
- Advocacy in Action: You’ll support a caseload of individuals identified as "High Utilizers," helping them break the cycle of hospitalization and find stability.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: You’ll work alongside clinicians, peers, and medical staff in a collaborative, person-centered environment
Expected starting wage range is $26.50 - $32.50/hr. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
What You Bring To The Table (Must Have)
- High School Diploma or G.E.D
- Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC or higher), or Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC or higher), Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC or higher)
- Six (6) months’ experience in addictions setting
- Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
- Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
- Paid Time Off & Nine Paid Holidays, including Juneteenth
- Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
- Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
- Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA , veterans, and all belief systems.
Program Overview: Gateway to Recovery ACT
Program Type: Community-Based Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
About The Program
Telecare’s Gateway to Recovery is a voluntary, community-based ACT program serving adults and Transition Age Youth (TAY) in San Diego County. The program supports individuals transitioning from long-term locked treatment facilities and those identified on the County’s High Utilizer List. With a strong commitment to recovery and inclusion, Gateway to Recovery offers intensive, person-centered services designed to promote independence and wellness. Our team uses a “whatever-it-takes” approach to help members navigate the mental health system and take meaningful steps toward achieving their personal goals.
Population Served
- San Diego County residents
- Adults and TAY with Medi-Cal
- Individuals with a qualifying Title IX diagnosis (co-occurring substance use disorders may also be present)
- Referrals accepted for individuals stepping down from long-term care facilities or those on the County’s High Utilizer List
- Diversionary referrals may be considered with County Monitor approval
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
- May vary by location and position type
Case Manager, Case Management, Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Substance Use Disorder Counselor, Mental Health Worker
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
Salary : $27 - $33