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Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Behavioral Health Case Manager

Case Management / Care CoordinationNo nightsPart-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Your future role at a glance
  • Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health
  • Department: Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit
  • Schedule: Day shift | Part-time
  • How you’ll make an impact in this role

Oversees primary needs of patient, including assessment of client and family/caregivers, and develops comprehensive plan of care.

Provides primary home care/consultation to complex client and family needs within area of expertise and in collaboration with physician.

Monitors patient care through assessments, evaluations and/or patient records. Advocates for resources and removal of barriers.

Maintains ongoing dialog with supervisor and other health providers to ensure effective implementation of health plan.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Required Credential(s)

None Required.

Preferred Credential(s)

  • Case Manager credentialed by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).
  • Counselor credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
  • Social Worker credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

  • Master's Degree in Counseling or Social Work required
  • Experience in case management and discharge planning highly preferred
  • Benefits that help you thrive
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Key Responsibilities

Assess patients and their families or caregivers, develop comprehensive care plans, and provide consultation for complex needs in collaboration with physicians. Monitor care, advocate for resources and removal of barriers, and coordinate with supervisors and other health providers to support effective implementation of the health plan.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with two years of cumulative experience, an associate or technical degree, or four years of applicable job-specific experience. A master's degree in counseling or social work is required; case management and discharge planning experience are highly preferred, along with relevant professional credentials where available.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentFamily and Caregiver AssessmentCare PlanningPatient MonitoringCare EvaluationPatient AdvocacyResource CoordinationBarrier RemovalInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Case Management & Care Coordination Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Case Management & Care Coordination listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 28% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

What does the Case Management & Care Coordination market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in case management & care coordination (healthcare admin)ranked against 540 Case Management & Care Coordination (Healthcare Admin) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedCase Management & Care Coordination median $78k (middle half $65k–$96k)31 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Case Management & Care Coordination listings in Illinois16 active550 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 16% remote · 28% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Case Management & Care Coordination listings167 in the last 30 days119 the 30 days before (+40%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (540 Case Management & Care Coordination (Healthcare Admin) listings), 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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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
20%
Sign-on bonus
8%
PSLF eligible
8%
Loan repayment
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 70% of Case Management & Care Coordination (Healthcare Admin) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 540 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
HSA/FSA Options
Employer-Matched 403(b)
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Ascension-Paid Tuition (Vocare)
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave

Living in Hoffman Estates

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$386k
Typical market rent
$2,039/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.