Care Path Manager

Job Details:

Job Location:

34270 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, SUITE C - DANA POINT, CA, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $71000.00 - $73000.00

Salary/year, Job Shift: Day, Care Path Manager (Case Manager) | Orange County

Alter Behavioral Health is an adult mental health treatment provider with a network of upscale inpatient residential facilities in Orange County and San Diego.

• Schedule:
  
  Full-Time | Varies by Program Needs
• Competitive Compensation: $71,000 - $73,000/year (DOE)
• Location:
  
  You will be assigned to one of our Orange County residential facilities located in Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Capistrano Beach, or Irvine.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution | 401(k) with employer match up to 6% | PTO & CA Paid Sick Leave | Gym membership/wellness reimbursement (up to $50/month) | Ongoing training and leadership development opportunities

At Alter Behavioral Health, leadership is more than oversight — it’s influence, accountability, and compassion in action. As a Care Path Manager (Case Manager), you play a critical role in shaping both the client experience and the performance of the team supporting them.

This role is ideal for a strong, people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced residential setting and is passionate about delivering high-quality behavioral health care.

• Provide compassionate, individualized support to clients throughout their treatment journey
• Monitor client progress and ensure alignment with treatment goals
• Collaborate closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic programming and client outcomes

• Represent client needs in treatment planning and interdisciplinary discussions
• Support continuity of care and coordination across services
• Promote adherence to program structure, expectations, and care plans

• Respond promptly and effectively to behavioral or emotional escalations
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and involve clinical leadership when appropriate
• Ensure a safe, structured, and therapeutic residential environment

• Supervise, coach, and support Care Coordinators in daily responsibilities
• Provide real-time feedback, performance guidance, and mentorship
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and ongoing staff development

• Oversee daily residential operations to ensure efficiency and consistency
• Maintain accurate documentation and support audit readiness
• Ensure compliance with DHCS, DSS, and Joint Commission standards

• Facilitate house meetings and support admissions and discharges
• Coordinate communication between departments to ensure continuity of care
• Support implementation of policies, procedures, and best practices

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and guide teams
• Compassionate, accountable, and solutions-oriented
• Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Knowledgeable in residential mental health operations and regulatory standards
• Committed to maintaining a safe, ethical, and client-centered environment

• Experience in residential treatment or mental health program operations
• CADAC-1 or equivalent certification
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care practices
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams
• Familiarity with EMR systems

• High School Diploma required;
  Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree preferred
• At least three (3) years of experience in behavioral health, case management, or residential treatment
• At least one (1) year of leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to safely and effectively interact with…