Crusader Community Health·Rockford, Illinois
The Behavioral Health Case Manager provides services in the clinic and community, working with patients with behavioral health needs. Responsibilities include comprehensive case management, counseling, education, skills training, health promotion, and coordination with community services.
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This is a direct service position with Crusader Community Health (CCH) that provides services in the clinic and in the community and within the context of the Integrated Primary Care model.
The Behavioral Health Case Manager works with patients (child, adolescent, adult) with behavioral health needs, including mental health, substance use, and psychosocial issues.
The Behavioral Health Case Manager works in conjunction with the provider(s), patient, family, specialty services, community entities and managed care organizations.
The Case Manager will be responsible for the provision of services including comprehensive case management, behavioral health counseling and education, patient and family skills training and support, health promotion, transitional care, as well as advocacy, linkage, coordination, collaboration and referral to/with community services and agencies.
This position reports to the Chair of Behavioral Health.
Crusader Community Health serves the Rock River Valley area with quality primary health care for all people in need. CCH provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Medical, Dental, Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness Coverage. Employees enjoy company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability, paid Holidays, Personal Days, accrued Paid Time Off hours (PTO)- 18 days in the first year, and continuing medical education time and financial reimbursement. Additionally, employees may enroll in the CCH 403(b) Retirement Plan, with employer match after one year of service.
To review the full job description, please visit the Crusader Community Health website.
Crusader Community Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, family responsibilities, reproductive health rights, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.