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Welbe Health
Pasadena, California

Behavioral Health Specialist

Case Management / Care CoordinationFull-Time

Listed compensation

$99k-$131k

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Job Description

At WelbeHealth, each participant of our program is guided by our interdisciplinary team (IDT) composed of clinical and non-clinical members who work cohesively to all-inclusive care to the most vulnerable senior population. Our core values and participant focus lead the way no matter what.

Working alongside the Social Work team, the Behavioral Health Specialist serves as part of a clinical IDT to represent and advocate for each participant’s behavioral health needs. The Behavioral Health Specialist will play a critical role in overseeing a caseload of participants for all their therapy needs, as well as ensuring proper documentation.

This role is different because the Behavioral Health Specialist at WelbeHealth:

Works as part of a centralized, close-knit Behavioral Health team supporting participants, creating consistency and collaboration across markets

Partners with Social Work, Psychiatry, and other members of the IDT to deliver coordinated, participant-centered care

Is trained using the Collaborative Care Management approach, strengthening communication, teamwork, and participant outcomes

  • We care about our team members. That’s why we offer:
  • Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Work/life balance - We mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and 6 sick days
  • 401K savings + match
  • Comprehensive compensation package including base pay and bonus
  • And additional benefits!

On the Day-to-day, You Will

Conduct behavioral health assessments to determine participants’ behavioral health care needs, preferences, and goals

Actively participate in IDT meetings to develop discipline-specific goals and interventions for each participant

Deliver and document behavioral health interventions as agreed upon in participants’ care plans, including but not limited to symptom management, counseling, crisis intervention, arranging necessary resources and services, assisting with care transitions, providing individual and group counseling, and care management

Facilitate individual and group therapies such as art and music therapy, psychosocial drama, counseling, and discussion that restore or expand participants’ social roles

Provide training on behavioral health symptoms and interventions to WelbeHealth staff

Job Requirements Include

Master’s degree in behavioral health or doctorate degree in psychology required

Licensed by state Board of Behavioral Sciences as an LCSW or licensed by the state Board of Psychologists as a Psychologist

Minimum of five (5) years of behavioral health experience conducting therapy, completing behavioral health assessments, and managing care planning needs

Minimum of two (2) years of experience with frail or elderly populations

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist that ideally has PACE experience. If you’re ready to join a team that values both its participants and team members, we’d love to hear from you!

Compensation consists of base salary plus bonus. WelbeHealth offers a competitive total rewards package that includes a 401(k) match, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and a broad range of additional benefits. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and relevant qualifications.

  • Compensation Offering
  • $99,309.58—$131,088.64 USD
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

At WelbeHealth, our mission is to unlock the full potential of our vulnerable seniors. In this spirit, please note that we have a vaccination policy for all our employees and proof of vaccination, or a vaccine declination form will be required prior to employment. WelbeHealth maintains required infection control and PPE standards and has requirements relevant to all team members regarding vaccinations.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At WelbeHealth, we embrace and cherish the diversity of our team members, and we're committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

People seeking employment at WelbeHealth are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law.

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Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Specialist conducts assessments and delivers therapeutic interventions as part of an interdisciplinary team to support the behavioral health needs of seniors. They are responsible for managing a caseload, facilitating group and individual therapies, and ensuring accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in behavioral health or a doctorate in psychology, along with an LCSW or Psychologist license. A minimum of five years of behavioral health experience and two years of experience with elderly populations are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Behavioral health assessmentIndividual therapyGroup therapyArt therapyInterdisciplinary team collaboration

Case Management & Care Coordination Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Case Management & Care Coordination pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Case Management & Care Coordination market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$99k–$131kCase Management & Care Coordination median $89k (middle half $78k–$107k)38 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$104k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Case Management & Care Coordination listings in California30 active526 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 18% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Case Management & Care Coordination listings174 in the last 30 days103 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Case Management & Care Coordination pay trend−1.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Welbe Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Menlo Park, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
17 days PTO
12 holidays
6 sick days
401K savings + match
Comprehensive compensation package including base pay and bonus

Living in Pasadena

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.30M≈ 13.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,010/mo≈ 36% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.