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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Job Summary
Provides support for care management/care coordination long-term services and supports (LTSS)-specific activities. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team coordinating integrated delivery of member care across the continuum for members with high-need potential. Strives to ensure member progress toward desired outcomes and contributes to overarching strategy to provide quality and cost-effective member care.
Essential Job Duties
- Completes comprehensive member assessments within regulated timelines, including in-person home visits as required.
- Facilitates comprehensive waiver enrollment and disenrollment processes.
- Develops and implements care plans, including a waiver service plan in collaboration with members, caregivers, physicians and/or other appropriate health care professionals and member support network to address the member needs and goals.
- Performs ongoing monitoring of care plan to evaluate effectiveness, document interventions and goal achievement, and suggest changes accordingly.
- Promotes integration of services for members including behavioral health care and long-term services and supports (LTSS) and home and community resources to enhance continuity of care.
- Assesses for medical necessity and authorizes all appropriate waiver services.
- Evaluates covered benefits and advises appropriately regarding funding sources.
- Facilitates interdisciplinary care team (ICT) meetings for approval or denial of services and informal ICT collaboration.
- Uses motivational interviewing and Molina clinical guideposts to educate, support and motivate change during member contacts.
- Assesses for barriers to care and provides care coordination and assistance to members to address psycho/social, financial, and medical obstacles concerns.
- Identifies critical incidents and develops prevention plans to assure member health and welfare.
- Collaborates with licensed care managers/leadership as needed or required.
- 25-40% estimated local travel may be required (based upon state/contractual requirements).
Required Qualifications
- At least 2 years of health care experience, including at least 1 year of experience working with persons with disabilities/chronic conditions long-term services and supports (LTSS), and 1 year of experience in care management, or experience in a medical and/or behavioral health setting, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Clinical licensure and/or certification required ONLY if required by state contract, regulation, business operating model, or state board licensing mandates. If licensed, license must be active and unrestricted in state of practice.
- In some states, a bachelor's degree in a health care related field may be required (dependent upon state/contractual requirements).
- Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements, unless otherwise required by law.
- Demonstrated knowledge of community resources.
- Ability to work within a variety of settings and adjust style as needed - working with diverse populations, various personalities and personal situations.
- Ability to operate proactively and demonstrate detail-oriented work.
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and self-motivation.
- Ability to demonstrate responsiveness in all forms of communication and remain calm in high-pressure situations.
- Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
- Time-management and prioritization skills, and ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to change.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program proficiency, and ability to navigate online portals and databases.
- In some states, must have at least one year of experience working directly with individuals with substance use disorders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Case Manager (CCM), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice.
- Experience working with populations that receive waiver services.
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V
Job Summary
Provides support for care management/care coordination long-term services and supports (LTSS)-specific activities. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team coordinating integrated delivery of member care across the continuum for members with high-need potential. Strives to ensure member progress toward desired outcomes and contributes to overarching strategy to provide quality and cost-effective member care.
Essential Job Duties
- Completes comprehensive member assessments within regulated timelines, including in-person home visits as required.
- Facilitates comprehensive waiver enrollment and disenrollment processes.
- Develops and implements care plans, including a waiver service plan in collaboration with members, caregivers, physicians and/or other appropriate health care professionals and member support network to address the member needs and goals.
- Performs ongoing monitoring of care plan to evaluate effectiveness, document interventions and goal achievement, and suggest changes accordingly.
- Promotes integration of services for members including behavioral health care and long-term services and supports (LTSS) and home and community resources to enhance continuity of care.
- Assesses for medical necessity and authorizes all appropriate waiver services.
- Evaluates covered benefits and advises appropriately regarding funding sources.
- Facilitates interdisciplinary care team (ICT) meetings for approval or denial of services and informal ICT collaboration.
- Uses motivational interviewing and Molina clinical guideposts to educate, support and motivate change during member contacts.
- Assesses for barriers to care and provides care coordination and assistance to members to address psycho/social, financial, and medical obstacles concerns.
- Identifies critical incidents and develops prevention plans to assure member health and welfare.
- Collaborates with licensed care managers/leadership as needed or required.
- 25-40% estimated local travel may be required (based upon state/contractual requirements).
Required Qualifications
- At least 2 years of health care experience, including at least 1 year of experience working with persons with disabilities/chronic conditions long-term services and supports (LTSS), and 1 year of experience in care management, or experience in a medical and/or behavioral health setting, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Clinical licensure and/or certification required ONLY if required by state contract, regulation, business operating model, or state board licensing mandates. If licensed, license must be active and unrestricted in state of practice.
- In some states, a bachelor's degree in a health care related field may be required (dependent upon state/contractual requirements).
- Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements, unless otherwise required by law.
- Demonstrated knowledge of community resources.
- Ability to work within a variety of settings and adjust style as needed - working with diverse populations, various personalities and personal situations.
- Ability to operate proactively and demonstrate detail-oriented work.
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and self-motivation.
- Ability to demonstrate responsiveness in all forms of communication and remain calm in high-pressure situations.
- Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
- Time-management and prioritization skills, and ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to change.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program proficiency, and ability to navigate online portals and databases.
- In some states, must have at least one year of experience working directly with individuals with substance use disorders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Case Manager (CCM), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice.
- Experience working with populations that receive waiver services.
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V
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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
- Humana30
- Sunrise Senior Living15
- Advocate Aurora Health10
- Lutheran Social Services of Illinois9
- OSF HealthCare6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services20
- Insurance3
- Medical Devices1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
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 Humana, Sunrise Senior Living, and Advocate Aurora Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 Rockford 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 65% of care manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 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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