Behavioral Health Case Manager
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 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 pay | not listed | Case Management & Care Coordination median $78k (middle half $65k–$96k)31 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Case Management & Care Coordination listings in Illinois | 16 active | 550 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 16% remote · 28% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US 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 listings | 167 in the last 30 days | 119 the 30 days before (+40%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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