Care Manager Jobs in Illinois
Care manager jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with openings concentrated in managed care organizations, hospital-based case management programs, behavioral health agencies, and home health networks at every level from entry-level coordinator through senior care manager. Chicago leads hiring volume by a wide margin, with Rockford and Naperville also generating consistent openings, and well-known employers such as Advocate Health Care, Aetna, and OSF HealthCare maintain substantial care management workforces across the state. The most in-demand specialties include behavioral health case management, complex chronic condition coordination, and Medicaid managed care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Must be Registered Nurse or LPN in state of Illinois
Location: State of Illinois
Shift: 7:30a-4p, MON-FRI
Time Type: Full-Time
Facility/Clinic Name: Fully Remote
Position Summary
Responsible for serving as a patient advocate. Enhances a collaborative relationship with the patient, family and clinician. Serves as a health coach to promote healthy lifestyle for patients within cohort. Partner with stakeholders to improve quality outcomes and measures.Principal Accountabilities
Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, QualityEducation
Associates degree in nursing required.Licenses and Certification
- Current LPN nursing license, pursuing RN; RN strongly preferred
Experience and Skills
- Technical: Minimum of three-year experience in the use of Electronic Medical Record systems, EPIC preferred.
- Strong background in ambulatory and/or inpatient acute care nursing
- Ability to effectively communicate with physicians, care team members, and caregivers to maximize individual effectiveness.
- Clinical acumen to support and understand disease progression and common associated interventions
- Basic knowledge and experience using web-based meetings and communications, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other software applications. Experience working in a remote setting preferred.
Physical Activities
- Intermittent hand manipulation required Intermittent lifting and carrying of 20 lbs
Role Specific Responsibilities
- Uses nursing knowledge and expertise to drive care coordination efforts for patients with chronic diseases or other diagnoses related health management needs
- Maintains multiple caseloads/deadlines independently and in a timely fashion while responding to quality and other outcome related measures.
- Develops and maintains individualized care plans and goals for patients within a given cohort based on the identification of patient needs and proposed solutions.
- Applies effective and therapeutic clinical coaching methods to promote patient engagement that fosters independence and self-management.
- Communicates with Care Team members to coordinate care.
- Maintains health coach or other care management training and/or certification.
- Conducts concurrent medical record review using specific indicators and criteria selected for care gap reporting.
- Actively works with patients and providers to close care gaps for value based contracts.
- Develops and reports on hospitalization and other quality metrics including identification of problem areas and possible plans for improvement.
- Assists with orders for laboratory and diagnostic testing as appropriate per department clinical guidelines.
- Participates in department huddles, meetings and other meetings as appropriate.
- Partners with Community Based programs to promote Population Health programs.
- Works under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Operations - Population Health and indirectly with the Medical Director of Population Health
Compensation (Commensurate with experience):
$27.69To
$42.92To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below:
http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits
Current SIH employees need to apply for positions through our internal job portal. Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub.
Must be Registered Nurse or LPN in state of Illinois
Location: State of Illinois
Shift: 7:30a-4p, MON-FRI
Time Type: Full-Time
Facility/Clinic Name: Fully Remote
Position Summary
Responsible for serving as a patient advocate. Enhances a collaborative relationship with the patient, family and clinician. Serves as a health coach to promote healthy lifestyle for patients within cohort. Partner with stakeholders to improve quality outcomes and measures.Principal Accountabilities
Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, QualityEducation
Associates degree in nursing required.Licenses and Certification
- Current LPN nursing license, pursuing RN; RN strongly preferred
Experience and Skills
- Technical: Minimum of three-year experience in the use of Electronic Medical Record systems, EPIC preferred.
- Strong background in ambulatory and/or inpatient acute care nursing
- Ability to effectively communicate with physicians, care team members, and caregivers to maximize individual effectiveness.
- Clinical acumen to support and understand disease progression and common associated interventions
- Basic knowledge and experience using web-based meetings and communications, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other software applications. Experience working in a remote setting preferred.
Physical Activities
- Intermittent hand manipulation required Intermittent lifting and carrying of 20 lbs
Role Specific Responsibilities
- Uses nursing knowledge and expertise to drive care coordination efforts for patients with chronic diseases or other diagnoses related health management needs
- Maintains multiple caseloads/deadlines independently and in a timely fashion while responding to quality and other outcome related measures.
- Develops and maintains individualized care plans and goals for patients within a given cohort based on the identification of patient needs and proposed solutions.
- Applies effective and therapeutic clinical coaching methods to promote patient engagement that fosters independence and self-management.
- Communicates with Care Team members to coordinate care.
- Maintains health coach or other care management training and/or certification.
- Conducts concurrent medical record review using specific indicators and criteria selected for care gap reporting.
- Actively works with patients and providers to close care gaps for value based contracts.
- Develops and reports on hospitalization and other quality metrics including identification of problem areas and possible plans for improvement.
- Assists with orders for laboratory and diagnostic testing as appropriate per department clinical guidelines.
- Participates in department huddles, meetings and other meetings as appropriate.
- Partners with Community Based programs to promote Population Health programs.
- Works under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Operations - Population Health and indirectly with the Medical Director of Population Health
Compensation (Commensurate with experience):
$27.69To
$42.92To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below:
http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Care Manager Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Molina Healthcare59
- Addus HomeCare20
- CVS Health19
- Sunrise Senior Living14
- UChicago Medicine6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Retail
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in care manager jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois Registered Nurse license or Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensure required
- Bachelor's degree in social work, nursing, or a related health field
- Certified Case Manager (CCM) credential preferred or required by most Illinois health systems
- Minimum two years of clinical or direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting
- Familiarity with Illinois Medicaid managed care plans and state benefit programs
- Strong documentation skills and experience with electronic health record systems
Care Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a care manager in Illinois?
Most care manager roles in Illinois require either an active Illinois Registered Nurse license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation or an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, depending on the employer and setting. A bachelor's degree in nursing, social work, or a related health field is the standard educational foundation. Many Illinois employers also expect or encourage the Certified Case Manager credential from the Commission for Case Manager Certification, which requires a qualifying health or human services license and relevant work experience.
Which companies hire care managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring care managers in Illinois right now include Molina Healthcare, Addus HomeCare, and CVS Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's dense network of integrated health systems and managed care contractors means hiring is spread across hospital operators, insurance carriers, and community mental health agencies throughout the state.
Which Illinois cities have the most care manager jobs?
Chicago, Illinois, and Aurora have the most care manager openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates volume as the hub for large health systems, managed care organizations, and behavioral health networks, while Rockford and Naperville generate steady openings through regional hospital campuses and suburban managed care offices tied to Chicagoland's broader employer base.
Are there remote care manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because many care manager roles involve in-person patient assessments or care facility visits. About 52% of care manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with telephonic and virtual care management positions being the segment most likely to offer remote flexibility, particularly within managed care and insurance-based programs.
How can I get hired as a care manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing an adjacent clinical role first, such as a care coordinator, utilization review associate, or patient navigator position, which Illinois health systems including Advocate Health Care and Northwestern Medicine use as feeder roles into full care management. Community mental health centers and Medicaid managed care contractors throughout the Chicago area often hire new graduates into associate case manager roles. Completing your Illinois clinical license and sitting for the Certified Case Manager exam as soon as you are eligible gives you a measurable edge during the transition.
Where can I find and apply to care manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to care manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from employers hiring now. Find roles that match your background and apply directly through each listing without creating an account or signing up.
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