Overview About Rooted Life At Rooted Life, we believe healing doesnt end when someone leaves the hospital. We provide a safe, supportive environment where individuals recovering from medical or mental health crises can stabilize, heal, and build lasting independence.
Our clients receive wraparound, trauma-informed services that address the root causes of instability: medical follow-up, mental health support, substance use recovery, life skills coaching, and assistance with housing, benefits, and identification.
Our goal is simple yet powerful: to ensure every client leaves healthier, more stable, and equipped to succeed long after discharge.
If youre passionate about systems change, equity, and real impact, Rooted Life is where you can lead with purpose and grow with intention.
Our Mission: To provide stable, safe facilities that promote mental health stabilization, prevent addiction relapse, and support long-term recovery.
Position Overview Rooted Life is seeking a Nurse Case Manager (RN) Lead to combine clinical nursing expertise with leadership of our care team. This role oversees Lead Care Managers, maintains a small caseload of high-need clients, and ensures compliance with Medi-Cal and CalAIM standards in Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Housing Transition programs.
This is a unique opportunity for a mission-driven RN to provide direct client care while shaping workflows, documentation, and staff development in a rapidly evolving field.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Oversight : Supervise Lead Care Managers, provide coaching and support on client cases, and ensure alignment with standards of care.
Direct Nursing Care : Conduct assessments, develop care plans, and provide nursing-level interventions for high-need clients.
Compliance & Documentation : Oversee Medi-Cal documentation and billing practices, review/co-sign care plans, and ensure timely EHR entries.
Quality & Improvement : Support audits, lead process improvements, and implement corrective actions where needed.
Training & Development : Guide staff in trauma-informed care, compliance, and best practices; lead trainings and check-ins.
Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work with operations, billing, and partner providers to ensure coordinated care delivery.
Community Engagement : Represent Rooted Life in local networks and strengthen partnerships with community providers.
Why Youll Love This Role Direct impact: Apply your nursing expertise to support vulnerable clients.
Leadership: Coach and guide staff in delivering high-quality care.
Innovation: Contribute to new Medi-Cal models that are reshaping care delivery.
Culture: Join a mission-driven organization that values compassion and accountability.
Qualifications (Must Have) Active, unrestricted California RN license.
2+ years nursing experience (care management, behavioral health, or acute care preferred).
Strong understanding of Medi-Cal/CalAIM or willingness to learn quickly.
Supervisory or team leadership experience.
Preferred Background in behavioral health, SUD, or transitional care.
Familiarity with Enhanced Care Management or Housing Transition services.
What We Offer At Rooted Life, we know the work is demanding and thats why we invest in supporting our people as much as our clients. When you join our team, youll find:
Competitive compensation Salary range of $85,000 $100,000 DOE plus health, dental, and vision coverage.
Time to recharge Generous paid time off and holidays to maintain balance.
Growth & development Regular supervision, professional development opportunities, and pathways for career advancement.
Supportive culture A collaborative team environment that values compassion, accountability, and wellness.
Equity & inclusion A workplace committed to dignity-first care, cultural humility, and building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve.
Selection Process Our application process is grounded in equity and fairness, ensuring a just and unbiased selection process. Our process can take up to a month. Below is our standard selection process for regional roles:
Video Interview
1:1 with Hiring Manager
Final Interviews + Tour of Facility
Reference Check
Offer Terms