Behavioral Health Care Navigator & Advocate

Empower Behavioral Health Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Empower Behavioral Health Center in Chicago seeks a Mental Health Case Manager to assess client needs across behavioral health, medical, housing, and social services, and to develop tailored case-management plans. You will link clients with community resources and coordinate across hospitals, providers, schools, and organizations to ensure integrated care.

The role emphasizes advocacy for clients facing barriers and collaboration with care networks to support sustainable pathways to well-being

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Experience coordination

Knowledge of Chicago resources

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, human services, or related field

Job description

Empower Behavioral Health Center in Chicago seeks a Mental Health Case Manager to assess client needs across behavioral health, medical, housing, and social services, and to develop tailored case-management plans. You will link clients with community resources and coordinate across hospitals, providers, schools, and organizations to ensure integrated care.

The role emphasizes advocacy for clients facing barriers and collaboration with care networks to support sustainable pathways to well-being