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Complex Case Manager Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Case Manager

Montebello, CA ยท On-site

$27.40 - $28.37/hr

Plan, train, and coach the case management work of a unit of trained case managers performing difficult or complex casework in such areas as foster care placement, protective services, and ORR ...

Case Manager

Moreno Valley, CA ยท On-site

$25.48 - $26.44/hr

Plan, train, and coach the case management work of a unit of trained case managers performing difficult or complex casework in such areas as foster care placement, protective services, and ORR ...

CASE MANAGER

Pomona, CA ยท On-site

$27.40 - $28.37/hr

Plan, train, and coach the case management work of a unit of trained case managers performing difficult or complex casework in such areas as foster care placement, protective services, and ORR ...

Case Manager

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$27.40 - $28.37/hr

Plan, train, and coach the case management work of a unit of trained case managers performing difficult or complex casework in such areas as foster care placement, protective services, and ORR ...

CASE MANAGER

Montebello, CA ยท On-site

$27.40 - $28.37/hr

Plan, train, and coach the case management work of a unit of trained case managers performing difficult or complex casework in such areas as foster care placement, protective services, and ORR ...

CASE MANAGER

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$27.40 - $28.37/hr

Plan, train, and coach the case management work of a unit of trained case managers performing difficult or complex casework in such areas as foster care placement, protective services, and ORR ...

CASE MANAGER

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$27.40 - $28.37/hr

Plan, train, and coach the case management work of a unit of trained case managers performing difficult or complex casework in such areas as foster care placement, protective services, and ORR ...

Case Manager

Montebello, CA ยท On-site

$27.40 - $28.37/hr

Plan, train, and coach the case management work of a unit of trained case managers performing difficult or complex casework in such areas as foster care placement, protective services, and ORR ...

Case Manager

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$27.40 - $28.37/hr

Plan, train, and coach the case management work of a unit of trained case managers performing difficult or complex casework in such areas as foster care placement, protective services, and ORR ...

Case Manager

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$21.25 - $27.25/hr

The people supporting and securingsome of the most complex government, defense, andintelligence ... The Case Manager provides comprehensive coordination of healthcare and support services for ...

CASE MANAGER

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$27.40 - $28.37/hr

Plan, train, and coach the case management work of a unit of trained case managers performing difficult or complex casework in such areas as foster care placement, protective services, and ORR ...

CASE MANAGER

Colton, CA ยท On-site

$25.48 - $26.44/hr

Plan, train, and coach the case management work of a unit of trained case managers performing difficult or complex casework in such areas as foster care placement, protective services, and ORR ...

Case Manager

Ontario, CA ยท On-site

$27.40 - $28.37/hr

Plan, train, and coach the case management work of a unit of trained case managers performing difficult or complex casework in such areas as foster care placement, protective services, and ORR ...

Case Manager

Orange, CA ยท On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

This role will report to the Case Management (CM) Manager. The primary objective of the Ambulatory ... for developing complex needs during an acute episode of illness. * Coordinate with treating ...

Case Manager

Santa Ana, CA ยท On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex tax concepts ... case management. * Commitment to client service and confidentiality, with a high degree of ...

Case Manager

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$21 - $25/hr

The Case Manager for Weingart Center provides case management to clients and participants of the ... Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial and complex ...

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How much do complex case manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for complex case manager in California is $24.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $26.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Complex Case Manager?

A Complex Case Manager is a healthcare professional who coordinates care for patients with multiple or serious health conditions that require comprehensive management. They assess patient needs, develop care plans, and work closely with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure optimal outcomes. Complex Case Managers help navigate healthcare systems, address barriers to care, and connect patients with resources, aiming to improve quality of life and reduce hospitalizations. Their role is crucial in managing cases that involve chronic illnesses, behavioral health issues, or social challenges.

What are some common challenges faced by Complex Case Managers and how can they be addressed?

Complex Case Managers often encounter challenges such as coordinating care across multiple providers, managing high caseloads, and addressing social determinants of health that impact patient outcomes. Effective communication, strong organizational skills, and leveraging interdisciplinary teamwork are key strategies to overcome these challenges. Additionally, staying updated on resources and support services in the community can help ensure clients receive comprehensive care. Regular team meetings and ongoing professional development also support success in this dynamic role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Complex Case Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Complex Case Manager, you need a background in healthcare or social work, typically with a relevant degree and licensure such as RN, LCSW, or CCM certification. Familiarity with case management software, electronic health records (EHRs), and care coordination tools is essential. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are vital for building trust with clients and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies ensure effective management of complex patient needs, improved outcomes, and efficient resource utilization.
What cities in California are hiring for Complex Case Manager jobs? Cities in California with the most Complex Case Manager job openings:
Infographic showing various Complex Case Manager job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,819 per year, or $24.4 per hour.
Case Manager (RN) - Inpatient - 0.8 FTE, 08-hr, Day Shift

Case Manager (RN) - Inpatient - 0.8 FTE, 08-hr, Day Shift

Stanford Health Care

Stanford, CA โ€ข On-site

Part-time

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.
Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)
This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview
Case Managers are licensed nursing professionals responsible for coordinating continuum of care and discharge planning activities for a caseload of assigned patients. Major responsibilities include coordinating all facets of a patient's admission/discharge; performing utilization review activities, including review of patient charts for timeliness of services as well as appropriate utilization of services; and ensuring optimum use of resources, service delivery, and compliance with external review agencies' requirements. Case Managers act as consultants to the clinical team, service lines, and other departments regarding patient assessment and patient care and participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives. In their role. Case Managers, by applying guidelines and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, influence and direct the delivery and quality of patient care. A hospital-based case management system has as its primary goal to ensure the most appropriate use of services by patients and. toward that end, to avoid duplication and misuse of medical services, control costs by reducing inefficient services, and improve the effectiveness of care delivery. Objectives are to facilitate timely discharge: prompt, efficient use of resources; achievement of expected outcomes; collaborative practice; coordination of care across the continuum; and performance/quality improvement activities that lead to optimal patient outcomes. A Case Manager differs from other roles in professional nursing/health care practice in that it is not intended to provide direct patient care; rather, a Case Manager will be assigned to specific patients to ensure that the medical services and treatments required are accomplished in the most financially and clinically efficient manner. This job description covers all classifications for Case Managers within the organization. All Case Managers must meet all elements of the Essential Functions, and Qualifications.
Locations
Stanford Health Care: Palo Alto, Redwood City
What you will do
  • Coordination of Care - Complex case manager who manages each patient's transition through the system and transfers accountability to the appropriate person upon entry into another clinical service or discharge.
  • Discharge Planning - - Coordinates and facilitates timely implementation of discharge plans for assigned patients with complex needs in collaboration with other interdisciplinary team members; arranges follow up care as appropriate.
  • Utilization Review - Review prospectively, concurrently and retrospectively, all inpatients for appropriateness of admission, level of care, and determines appropriate length to stay. Monitors patients' length of stay and collaborates with physicians to ensure resource utilization remains within covered benefits and are appropriate in relationship to the patient's clinical and psychosocial needs; plans and implements (through multi-disciplinary meetings or rounds) strategies to reduce length of stay, reduce resource consumption, and achieve positive patient outcomes, analyzes and addresses aggregate variances as well as variances for individual patients and shares this information with staff, physicians, and administration.
  • Education/Consultation- Acts as an educational resource and provides consultation to patients and their families, hospital medical personnel regarding the discharge planning process and applicable regulatory requirements; educates the staff on case management; and provides specific information related to case types.
  • Lead Work- May lead the work of administrative/clinical support staff responsible for assisting with case management for an assigned patient caseload. Other - Participates in department program planning, goal setting, systems development and process improvement; participates in department and hospital committees and task forces; develops and maintains documentation of findings, discharge arrangements, and actions taken according to departmental guidelines; prepares and maintains records as required; collects, analyzes and reports on data for utilization, quality improvement, compliance, and other areas as assigned.
  • Patient Assessment / Plan of Care- Functions as a resource to and collaborates with physicians, social workers, nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members to assess, plan, and coordinate patient care needs and/or performs patient assessment and develops a plan of care to assure consistent, timely, and appropriate care is provided in a patient focused manner.
  • Quality Improvement -- Participates in quality improvement activities by identifying opportunities for improvement in such areas as clinical outcomes, utilization of resources and concurrent data collection; participates in clinical process improvement teams within the department, service lines, and hospital.
  • Third-Party Reimbursement -- Collects, analyzes reports and reviews patient information with third-party payers to assure reimbursement for patient services/procedures. Communicates with review organizations / payers to provide requested clinical and psychosocial information to assure reimbursement.

Education Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required
  • Master's Degree preferred

Experience Qualifications
  • Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to collect and record data, evaluate data and statistics, and maintain effective reporting systems
  • Ability to develop and perform patient assessment and plan of care
  • Ability to monitor and assure the patient's access to the appropriate level of care; the right health care providers; and the correct setting and services to meet the patient's needs; promote coordination and continuity in patient health care
  • Ability to provide age-appropriate assessments, interpretation of data, and delivery of interventions
  • Ability to provide appropriate patient care and clinical information when patients are admitted, referred, transferred, or discharged
  • Ability to remain knowledgeable regarding available treatments and services
  • Ability to resolve conflicts and/or negotiate with others to achieve positive results; establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships
  • Ability to understand, interpret and apply complex federal and state hospital compliance laws, rules, regulations and guidelines
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
  • Knowledge of available patient services and treatment
  • Knowledge of current theories, principles, practices, standards, emerging technologies, techniques and approaches in the nursing profession, and the health care system, and the responsibility and accountability for the outcome of practice
  • Knowledge of evaluation and assessment techniques
  • Knowledge of financial processes of various private and public funding sources for health care services/procedures
  • Knowledge of hospital operations, organization, systems and procedures and laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of hospitals in California
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and related levels of care and treatment
  • Knowledge of the full continuum of care available to patents, interrelationships of the care components, and their effective integration
  • Knowledge of the models of case management, including the principles and practices of discharge planning, utilization review, and quality assurance/improvement
  • Knowledge of the variables that affect the processes and outcomes of patient health care

Licenses and Certifications
  • CA-RN (Registered Nurse) required

These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:
  • Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
  • Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
  • Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $96.35 - $111.14 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.