ACT Team - Behavioral Health Case Manager
Listed compensation
$25-$30/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Are you ready to meet clients where they are—literally and figuratively?
Renaissance Behavioral Health (RBH), a trusted community mental health provider serving Northeast Ohio, is seeking a passionate, skilled Behavioral Health Case Manager to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Cleveland.
This isn't traditional case management. This is high-impact, community-based work where you'll be part of an elite, multidisciplinary team providing intensive, wraparound support to individuals living with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders. You'll work where your clients live—in their homes, in their communities, and in their moments of greatest need.
If you're looking for a role that challenges you, grows you, and lets you make a profound difference every single day—this is it.
What Is ACT?
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an evidence-based, team-centered approach that delivers comprehensive mental health services directly to individuals who need them most—those who have historically struggled with traditional outpatient care.
As an ACT team member, you won't sit behind a desk waiting for clients to come to you. You'll go to them, building relationships, breaking down barriers, and providing the consistent, compassionate support that leads to real recovery.
What You'll Do
As a Behavioral Health Case Manager on our ACT team, you'll be a lifeline for clients navigating complex mental health and substance use challenges. Your role will include:
- Community-Based Case Management
- Meet clients where they are—in their homes, shelters, hospitals, and community settings
- Link, coordinate, and manage servicesthat align with each client's Individual Service Plan (ISP)
- Connect clients to vital community resources—housing, employment, healthcare, and more
- Monitor service deliveryto ensure clients receive the support they need, when they need it
- Crisis Response & Support
- Provide crisis interventionwith confidence, compassion, and clinical skill
- Support clients through acute challenges, helping them stabilize and regain footing
- Collaborate with the ACT teamto develop and adjust care strategies in real time
- Medication & Treatment Support
- Assist in monitoring medication compliance, supporting clients in adhering to treatment plans
- Participate in clinical case meetings, staff development, and team consultations
- Maintain accurate, confidential clinical and administrative recordsin compliance with agency standards
- Compliance & Professional Excellence
- Uphold all laws and regulations governing counseling, social work, and therapy in Ohio
- Maintain full compliance with national and state standards, and RBH policies and procedures
- Document with precision, ensuring timely, thorough treatment records and reports
What We're Looking For
We're seeking dedicated professionals who bring both expertise and heart to their work. Ideal candidates will have:
Education & Credentials
- Bachelor's degree required(Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related human services field).
- CDCA or LCDC certification strongly preferred (Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant).
- Experience working with individualswith severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders preferred.
Essential Skills & Qualities
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills—you can build rapport with anyone.
- Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail in documentation.
- A collaborative spirit—you thrive in a team-based environment.
- Resilience and adaptability—you remain calm and effective in dynamic, sometimes challenging situations.
- A valid driver's license and car insurance—this is community-based work requiring travel.
Key Responsibilities
Provide intensive, community-based case management and crisis intervention for individuals with severe mental illness and substance use disorders. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate services, monitor treatment plans, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a valid driver's license, and preferably hold a CDCA or LCDC certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Healthcare Administration Career Context
Of the 40 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 25% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $52k–$62k | Healthcare Administration median $47k (middle half $42k–$54k)119 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$62k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Healthcare Administration listings in Ohio | 143 active | 1,302 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 23% remote · 25% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Healthcare Administration pay trend | −6.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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