Mental Health Case Manager
Listed on 2026-09-23
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Social Work
Mental Health, Human Services/ Social Work, Patient/Health Advocate, Community Health -
Healthcare
Mental Health, Human Services/ Social Work, Patient/Health Advocate, Community Health
About Empower Behavioral Health
For more than 25 years, Empower Behavioral Health has been a trusted resource for individuals and families seeking compassionate, effective behavioral health care.
Our MissionTo provide compassionate, client-centric behavioral health services.
Our VisionTo create communities of wellness where individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Our Core ValuesOur values spell out EMPOWER:
- Empathy — We listen with compassion and honour each individual’s lived experience.
- Mutual Respect — We value dignity, culture, and collaboration in every interaction.
- Partnership — We work alongside clients, families, and communities to support care.
- Ownership — We encourage individuals to actively participate in their care and goals.
- Wellness — We promote whole-person wellness that builds strength and stability.
- Equity — We are committed to accessible, inclusive services for all communities.
- Resilience — We support growth, healing, and long-term stability at each person’s pace.
Learn more at https://empowerbhc.org/
Mental Health Case ManagerChicago | Contracted
We're hiring a Mental Health Case Manager to help clients connect with the behavioral health, housing, medical, and social services they need to thrive. You'll be a trusted advocate, navigator, and coordinator across our clients' care networks.
What You'll Do- Assess client needs across behavioral health, medical, housing, and social services.
- Build individualized case-management plans aligned with treatment goals.
- Connect clients to community resources and confirm successful linkage.
- Coordinate with hospitals, providers, schools, and community organizations.
- Advocate for clients facing barriers to needed services.
- Meets the qualification level required for the assigned Case Management service.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, human services, or related field preferred.
- Experience coordinating behavioral health, healthcare, or social services.
- Knowledge of Chicago and Cook County community resources.
- Experience with Medicaid behavioral health services.
- Background in discharge planning, housing navigation, or public benefits.
Bring your organizational skills and heart for advocacy — we'll bring the caseload that matters.
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