Trauma-Informed Case Manager for Mental Health Linkage

Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Virtual Primary Care, Urgent Care

Mental Health Counseling for ALL EMPLO

PAID Maternity/Paternity leave

Medical Insurance (BCBS of IL)

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

Pet Insurance

FSA (Health, Dependent Care, Transit)

EAP

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer 匹

Job summary

Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a Linkage Specialist in Chicago to provide intake, assessment, and short-term case management for adults with mental illness and co-occurring substance use. The role focuses on strengths-based, client-centered care within a harm-reduction framework.

You will coordinate care, educate on entitlements, and support clients in housing, budgeting, and access to services. A valid IL license and driving capability are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling is required.
• Minimum one year of experience working with people with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses.
• LSW or LPC license preferred.
• IM+CANS certification preferred.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with daily access to a vehicle and $100,000/$300,000 liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assess client’s personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situation through home, community, and office visits; provide intake and assessments as needed.
• Recognize and act on opportunities to move clients to appropriate levels of care.
• Provide care coordination supporting an integrated health model and make referrals to additional services as indicated.
• Assist clients in identifying signs and symptoms of de-compensation and develop coping skills.
• Help clients learn independent living skills such as personal hygiene, housekeeping, nutrition, and shopping for essentials.
• Educate and assist clients with applying for entitlements (SSI, SSDI, Medicare, Medicaid, LINK).
• Accompany clients to important appointments and assist with housing, substance use, budgeting, social support, and medication.
• Advocate on behalf of clients and empower self-advocacy when appropriate.
• Provide on-call coverage and immediate crisis intervention as needed.
• Communicate effectively with the team and complete documentation timely.

Skills

Experience in mental health care

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling

Job description

Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a Linkage Specialist in Chicago to provide intake, assessment, and short-term case management for adults with mental illness and co-occurring substance use. The role focuses on strengths-based, client-centered care within a harm-reduction framework.

You will coordinate care, educate on entitlements, and support clients in housing, budgeting, and access to services. A valid IL license and driving capability are preferred.