Behavioral Health Case Manager

Ascension • Hoffman Estates, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Case Manager oversees patients’ primary needs by assessing patients and their families or caregivers and developing comprehensive plans of care. The role provides primary home care and consultation for complex patient and family needs within the case manager’s area of expertise and in collaboration with a physician. The case manager monitors care through assessments, evaluations, and/or patient records; advocates for resources and the removal of barriers; and maintains ongoing dialogue with a supervisor and other health providers to support effective implementation of the health plan.

The position is part-time on the day shift in the Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit at Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

Requirements

• High school diploma equivalency with two years of cumulative experience, or an associate’s/technical degree, or four years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.
• Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work required.
• Preferred credential: Case Manager credentialed by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).
• Preferred credential: Counselor credentialed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Preferred credential: Social Worker credentialed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in case management and discharge planning is highly preferred.
• Case Manager credential from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).
• Counselor credential from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Social Worker credential from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and their families or caregivers and develop comprehensive plans of care.
• Provide primary home care and consultation for complex patient and family needs within area of expertise and in collaboration with a physician.
• Monitor patient care through assessments, evaluations, and/or patient records.
• Advocate for resources and removal of barriers.
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with the supervisor and other health providers to ensure effective implementation of the health plan.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time