Case Therapist II-CST Team Lead

Northwestern Medicine; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Illinois is seeking a Team Lead Case Therapist II to provide intensive case management for individuals with chronic mental illness. Duties include assisting clients with service engagement and benefits application. The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and various counseling certifications. This position offers competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness.

Qualifications

• Experience and training in assessment, individual, family, and group counseling.
• Master’s Degree with LSW, LCSW, LPC, or LCPC required, or eligible for licensure.
• Master’s degree with LSW, LCSW, LPC, or LCPC required, or eligible for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in engaging in needed services and finding community resources.
• Help clients apply for and re-determine benefits assistance.
• Support clients in obtaining basic necessities such as food, housing, and safety resources.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Case management

Education

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling

Licensure (LSW, LCSW, LPC, or LCPC)

Job description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. Our patient‑first approach sets us apart as a leader in healthcare, and as a Team Lead Case Therapist II you will join our quest for better health care across the entire Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees.

Job Description

The Team Lead Case Therapist II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and accreditation standards. This role is responsible for providing intensive case management services to individuals with chronic and/or persistent mental illness or co‑occurring disorders.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in engaging in needed services and finding community resources.
• Help clients apply for and re‑determine benefits assistance.
• Support clients in obtaining basic necessities such as food, housing, and safety resources.

Caseload

The approach is team‑based: the team shares the overall caseload, but each member is individually assigned specific clients for consistent follow‑up and support.

Population

Clients have higher needs and are at higher risk of crisis and instability than those engaged in traditional case management services.

Schedule

40 hours/week, Monday‑Friday, 8:30–5:00. No overnight or weekend hours.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience and training in assessment, individual, family, and group counseling.
• Master’s Degree with LSW, LCSW, LPC, or LCPC required, or eligible for licensure.
• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.

Preferred

• 3‑5 years in an intensive treatment and/or mental health setting.
• CADC licensure.
• LIC CPC.
• LIC LCSW.
• LIC MSW.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If offered the position, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form permitting a background check, evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis under all applicable laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that support physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: new graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible, depending on job family.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.