Care Manager

LRES Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

LRES Corporation is seeking a Care Manager to join their Wellness Center team. This full-time role involves assisting students with mental health needs, coordinating care, and developing community resources. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in social work or a related field and experience in mental health advocacy.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field required.
• Current valid licensure in mental health preferred.
• Proficiency in basic word processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage intake, triage, and urgent care systems.
• Assist students in accessing community services.
• Develop follow-up systems for referred students.

Skills

Mental Health Advocacy

Crisis Management

Community Resource Navigation

Education

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related mental health discipline

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

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Care Manager

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Position Details

Job Title: Care Manager

Position Number: 8102240

Job Category: University Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Campus: Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name: WELLNESS CENTER

Location Code: WELLNESS CTR LSC (03830A)

Grant Funded: No

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates as part of the clinical team, providing assistance with managing intake, triage, and urgent care/crisis systems, and consultation regarding community referrals.
• In coordination with the Wellness Center Counseling Center staff, the Behavioral Concerns Team, Care Team staff, and other campus personnel, assists students in accessing community services for outpatient mental health care, including scheduling appointments, meeting students, and overcoming barriers.
• Develops and implements follow-up systems with students referred to community resources, ensuring appropriate assessment, referral success, and treatment compliance. Supports medical staff in connecting students to community providers for medical specialties and affordable care.
• Assesses insurance benefits and financial resources for mental health treatment, advocating for low-cost services when needed.
• Assists students hospitalized for mental or physical illnesses in transitioning back to Loyola, including discharge planning and facilitating access to services.
• Collaborates with counseling and medical staff on treatment planning, especially for students with complex needs or frequent urgent care use.
• Consults with parents, faculty, administrators, and student development staff as appropriate and authorized to ensure quality care.
• Maintains accurate records of care management activities in compliance with laws and best practices.
• Builds relationships with off-campus mental health providers, hospitals, and community partners.
• Maintains a comprehensive database of mental health providers in the Chicagoland area to assist students.
• Participates in staff meetings, committees, and training activities.
• Provides mental health phone coverage during daytime hours.
• May carry a small caseload during peak demand periods.
• Pursues professional development relevant to the role.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Work Experience

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related mental health discipline.

Qualifications

• Must have a master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related mental health discipline.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

• Current valid licensure in mental health (e.g., LSW, LCSW, LCPC) preferred.
• Applicants eligible for licensure but requiring supervised hours are encouraged to apply.

Computer Skills

Proficiency in basic word processing; experience with electronic medical records preferred, with ability to learn.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Operation of University Vehicles

No

Direct Patient Contact

Yes

Physical Demands

None

Working Conditions

Animals: Open

Open Date:

05/23/2025

Close Date:

Position maximum salary: $67,000/year

Position minimum salary: $55,000/year

Additional Information

About Loyola University Chicago: Founded in 1870, Loyola is a Jesuit, Catholic university known for academic excellence, community engagement, and sustainability. It is a Carnegie R1 research institution with multiple campuses and a global presence. Loyola emphasizes ethical leadership, social justice, and service.

Benefits: Loyola offers comprehensive, competitive benefits. For details, click here.

Equal Opportunity: Loyola complies with all civil rights laws and policies. See the Nondiscrimination Policy.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related mental health discipline?
• * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?
• * How do your personal values align with Loyola's mission and values?
• * How did you hear about this opportunity?

Applicant Documents

Required: Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional: Additional documents

Contact: Loyola University Chicago | 773-508-6000 | 1032 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660