Care Manager, Wellness West

Thresholds • Chicago, IL

3d • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Join Wellness West as a Care Manager and help individuals overcome mental health and substance use challenges on Chicago’s West Side. In this role, you’ll provide intensive community case management, connect members to vital resources, and empower them to adopt healthy behaviors. Your work will strengthen access to care, improve health outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs through proactive outreach and compassionate engagement. As a Care Manager, you’ll collaborate with hospitals, emergency departments, and community organizations to ensure safe transitions and remove barriers to care—making a real impact where it matters most. To succeed in this role, you need: Passion for mental health advocacy Effective communication and relationship-building skills Ability to problem-solve Good writing skills Strong time management and organization To be at least 23 years old A valid driver’s license and willing to transport clients Many education and experience paths are eligible for this role: High school diploma or GED certificate and 5 years of supervised clinical experience Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and 2 years of supervised clinical experience Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field What sets Thresholds apart:  Competitive pay - Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually Based on education, experience, and clinical licensure $1000 salary increase for LSW or LPC licensure $1000 salary increase for CRSS Generous PTO Dental insurance, vision insurance, 4 medical insurance plans 403(b) retirement plans with 3% employer match  Robust employee assistance program (EAP) Mileage reimbursement Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month) Public service loan forgiveness  Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)  Reimbursement for licensure and licensure renewal Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to fostering an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency’s mission. Click here to learn more. One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row. #LI-JP1

Requirements

• Passion for mental health advocacy
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to problem-solve
• Good writing skills
• Strong time management and organization
• To be at least 23 years old
• A valid driver’s license and willing to transport clients
• High school diploma or GED certificate and 5 years of supervised clinical experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and 2 years of supervised clinical experience
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive community case management
• Connect members to vital resources
• Empower them to adopt healthy behaviors
• Collaborate with hospitals, emergency departments, and community organizations to ensure safe transitions and remove barriers to care

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually Based on education, experience, and clinical licensure
• $1000 salary increase for LSW or LPC licensure
• $1000 salary increase for CRSS
• Generous PTO
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 4 medical insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plans with 3% employer match
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month)
• Public service loan forgiveness
• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
• Reimbursement for licensure and licensure renewal

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees