PWP Health·Chicago, Illinois
The Caseworker coordinates integrated mental health and supportive services across various community providers and agencies. They establish measurable recovery goals and document services to ensure clinical necessity and billing compliance.
The Opportunity The Caseworker acts as a primary care coordinator, ensuring clients receive comprehensive, integrated, and ongoing support across providers, agencies, and community systems. This role functions within a community mental health model where therapy is brought into everyday settings like neighborhoods, schools, and support groups, meeting people where they are. The position requires flexible scheduling to accommodate client needs.
What You'll do Coordinate mental health and supportive services across healthcare providers, social service agencies, schools, housing programs, and other community partners.
Establish measurable goals aligned with client strengths, needs, and recovery objectives.
Track client progress and adjust services as needed.
Ensure all services are documented to support clinical necessity and billing compliance.
Support clients in navigating complex systems and achieving greater independence and stability.
Who You Are You Must meet Illinois standards as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) or Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
Your have experience in community-based case management or care coordination, preferred You have knowledge of community resources in the Chicagoland area You have experience working with a homeless or high-risk of homelessness population.
You have experience working with individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), co-occurring disorders, or high-acuity behavioral health needs.
Why Join PWP Health? At PWP Health, compliance isn’t just about checking boxes - it’s about protecting the people we serve and empowering our teams to do their best work. As part of that mission, we offer a full suite of comprehensive benefits that are meant to support our teams. This includes Competitive compensation Medical, Dental and Vision coverage 401k with company match Generous Paid Time Off program
The anticipated base salary range for this role is ($25-$26 per hour) , with potential bonus eligibility. Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, budget for the position and cost of labor in the market in which the candidate will be hired.
If you’re ready to shape the ethical foundation of a growing, values-driven healthcare organization, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and help us build a future where integrity and impact go hand in hand.
Candidates must meet Illinois MHP or QMHP standards and hold a degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field. Experience with serious mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and homeless populations is preferred.
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.