Field Case Management Coordinator - Kankakee, Iroquois, Ford, Champaign or surrounding counties

CVS Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Case Management Coordinator to support members across Illinois counties from a home-based setting. You will schedule appointments, identify benefits access, and leverage care management tools to drive outcomes.

Strong analytical, communication and teamwork skills will help you empower members in choosing healthier lifestyles. This full-time role requires 2+ years in behavioral health or related fields, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Case management and discharge planning experience preferred
• 2 years experience in behavioral health, social services or related field
• Managed Care experience preferred
• Ability to travel within a designated geographic area for in-person case management activities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communications, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Efficient and effective computer skills including navigating multiple systems

Responsibilities

• Evaluation of Members: assesses needs/eligibility and recommends care strategies.
• Identifies high risk factors and coordinates referrals to clinical care.
• Coordinates and monitors care plan activities and progress.
• Collaborates with Medical Directors and other health programs to improve outcomes.
• Identifies and escalates quality of care issues through established channels.
• Negotiates options and services to meet member benefits.
• Engages members to promote healthy lifestyle changes.
• Provides coaching and support for independent decision-making.
• Attends team meetings and mentors peers.
• Supports member participation with providers in decision-making.
• Documents care and ensures regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or human services

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Program Overview

We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

This position is focused on assisting members in: Kankakee, Iroquois, Livingston, Ford, Champaign and surrounding counties.

Position Summary/Mission

The Case Management Coordinator utilizes critical thinking and judgment to collaborate and inform the case management process. The Case Management Coordinator facilitates appropriate healthcare outcomes for members by providing assistance with appointment scheduling, identifying and assisting with accessing benefits and education for members through the use of care management tools and resources.

Fundamental Components

• Evaluation of Members: Through the use of care management tools and information/data review, conducts comprehensive evaluation of member's needs/eligibility and recommends an approach to case resolution and/or meeting needs by evaluating member's benefit plan and available internal and external programs/services.
• Identifies high risk factors and service needs that may impact member outcomes and care planning components with appropriate referral to clinical case management or crisis intervention as appropriate.
• Coordinates and implements assigned care plan activities and monitors care plan progress.
• Enhancement of Medical Appropriateness and Quality of Care: Using holistic approach consults with case managers, supervisors, Medical Directors and/or other health programs to overcome barriers to meeting goals and objectives; presents cases at case conferences to obtain multidisciplinary review in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Identifies and escalates quality of care issues through established channels.
• Utilizes negotiation skills to secure appropriate options and services necessary to meet the member's benefits and/or healthcare needs.
• Utilizes influencing/motivational interviewing skills to ensure maximum member engagement and promote lifestyle/behavior changes to achieve optimum level of health.
• Provides coaching, information and support to empower the member to make ongoing independent medical and/or healthy lifestyle choices.
• Engages with colleagues in ongoing team meetings and offers peer mentoring/training.
• Helps member actively and knowledgably participate with their provider in healthcare decision-making.
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation of Care: Utilizes case management and quality management processes in compliance with regulatory and accreditation guidelines and company policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Case management and discharge planning experience preferred
• 2 years experience in behavioral health, social services or appropriate related field equivalent to program focus
• Managed Care experience preferred
• Confidence working at home/independent thinker, using tools to collaborate and connect with teams virtually
• Ability to travel within a designated geographic area for in-person case management activities as directed by Leadership and/or as business needs arise
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communications, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Proficiency with standard corporate software applications, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, as well as some special proprietary applications.
• Efficient and Effective computer skills including navigating multiple systems and keyboarding

Education

• Bachelor's degree or non-licensed master level clinician required with either degree being in behavioral health or human services (psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling)

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$21.10 - $44.99

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/19/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.