Clinical Case Manager & Therapeutic Coach

Company: Active Recovery Network / San Diego, California
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Now Hiring in San Diego Active Recovery Network is currently hiring a Clinical Case Managers & Therapeutic Coach in San Diego Looking for a full-time (part-time to start as we build your case load over the first couple of months), clinically savvy badass coach who is ready to join a team and do something truly unique, engaging, and fulfilling. Active Recovery Network has been providing in-home coaching and case management for clients with mental health concerns, drug and alcohol issues, and those just looking to make their life more functional, fulfilling, and meaningful for over a decade. If you are tired of working in a typical treatment environment, want to feel like you are truly making an impact, want a flexible and dynamic work environment, and are a great team player, you might have just found what you’ve been looking for. This position will be part-time to start as we fill up your case load over the first couple of months. It is occupied by an experienced clinician, social worker or coach who serves as both a team member and as a self-directed, responsible, and ethical member of the ARN family. Starts part time but will grow to full time as we build your case load for the right candidate. The Clinical Case Manager & Therapeutic Coach is the main change agent for clients and families who benefit from the broad range of Active Recovery Network’s services. This position teaches hard and soft life skills and instills behaviors that will empower clients to drive their own growth and personal development toward a life of satisfaction, engagement, joy, and mastery. This position fosters mental health and addiction recovery behaviors and utilizes the community as a resource and views it as the healing milieu. Must love working independently, be self-directed, and be a team player. Position requires driving to and from client homes, as well as some client transport, in San Diego County (central San Diego to North County San Diego). Key Responsibilities Include: · Direct work with clients and families working to manage and/or overcome mental health and addiction issues · Utilize assessments, self-assessments and ARN curriculum to map out client wellness and recovery plan and serve as an accountability partner and coach · Hold clear boundaries and communicate directly and effectively with clients and parents regarding the change and growth process · Develop strong, healthy relationships with clients in order to support and challenge them to do the tough work of changing and thriving · Teach and model hard and soft life skills · Maintain fluency in supportive clinical and community resources and develop strong working relationships with community treatment and clinical service providers · Coach parents in a way that supports change and growth for the entire family system · Exhibit high levels of self-awareness by continually assessing performance, identifying challenges and needs, and developing areas of weakness · Maintain complete and accurate records · Model a growth mentality and be doing your own growth work in parallel with the client’s and family’s work · Contribute to the mission and vision of the company Qualifications Required: · A Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field. · 3-5 years experience working in a clinical and/or coaching environment within the drug and alcohol treatment and/or mental health treatment industry. · Knowledge of and fluency in the use of psychological tools, recovery resources, insight into motivation and behavior, understanding of the role of coaching as a change agent. · Clinical license is a plus but are not mandatory. · Clinical experience PLUS coaching and leadership experience a significant plus. · The ideal candidate is self-motivated, coachable, trustworthy, ethical and works well both as a team member and independently. *We do not provide clinical supervision hours toward licensure. Competencies Desired: · Expertise in these areas; psychology, addiction recovery, coaching. · Understands how to navigate and roll with resistance and deploy techniques to enhance motivation to change. · Ability to serve as a role model, positive mentor and support person. · Understand and support each client’s ever evolving Recovery and Wellness Plan. · Commitment to continuous improvement. · Self-directed, proactive, intelligent, knowledge of curriculum and assessment, multi-tasker, problem solving skills, professional written and verbal communication skills, ability to connect with students with patience and compassion. · Ability to manage stress, and self-regulate during chaos and crisis, positive attitude, strong teamwork, passionate, genuine, organized, internally motivated, service orientation, ability to reserve judgment and respond with curiosity and compassion. · This position requires you to be a good human and kind of a badass. Requires clinical savvy and street smarts and hustle. Demands creativity, kindness and skillful means. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex. Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Education: Master's (Required) Experience: Case Management: 5 years (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to Commute: San Diego, CA 92121 (Required) Work Location: In person

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