Behavioral Health Case Manager

• Location: Hoffman Estates, IL

• Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health

• Department: Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit

• Schedule: Day shift | Part-time

• 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.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • None Required.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Case Manager credentialed from 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
• Experience in case management and discharge planning highly preferred