Case Manager Jobs in Illinois
Case Manager jobs in Illinois are in high demand, with active hiring across healthcare systems, behavioral health organizations, insurance, and child welfare agencies at every level from entry-level coordinator through senior care manager. Chicago leads the market, with substantial openings also in Springfield and Rockford, where large employers like Advocate Health Care, Centene Corporation, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services maintain deep and ongoing case manager workforces. Mental health and substance use case management, hospital discharge planning, and managed care coordination are the specialties drawing the most consistent job listings statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Belleville, Illinois
- Case Coordination
- Days
- Part-Time
- 115311
- $33.60 – $51.40 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
Job Description
- Work will be onsite - mainly at Belleville
- Part Time, 16 Hours per Week - variable week days
- 8 Hour Days - 8am - 4:30pm
- No Weekends or Holidays
- 2 or more years experience as RN preferrably with cardiac and/or pulmonary patients
- EPIC documentation experience
- Ability to collaborate, communicate, and problem solve
Overview
Memorial Hospital Belleville is an acute care hospital offering medical and surgical services plus critical and emergency care including Children’s at Memorial for pediatric emergency care. It provides patients a full complement of diagnostic and treatment services as well as heart and vascular care. Memorial, offering medical and surgical services plus critical care, is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and is designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health. In addition, Memorial Belleville recently was accredited by the American College of Radiology as a designated Lung Cancer Screening Center. Since 2008, it has been designated as a Magnet®-recognized organization for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Memorial Hospital Shiloh, a 94-bed, all-private suite hospital was recognized with Magnet status in 2018 and provides emergency care, labor & delivery, nursery, medical and surgical services plus critical care.
Care Management includes Utilization Management (Utilization Review), Discharge Planning, Social Services, Clinical Outcomes (Care Managers), Discharge Transition Coaches, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Documentation Improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Coordinates, negotiates, procures and manages the care of patients to facilitate achievement of quality cost-effective outcomes. Works collaboratively with physicians and interdisciplinary staff, internal and external to the organization, to identify and resolve issues. Performs and provides consultation regarding Utilization Management and Performance Improvement programs in order to obtain optimum value for the patient and the reimbursement source.
Responsibilities
- Assesses, coordinates, and evaluates each patient's plan of care.
- Establishes, continuously evaluates, and documents an individualized discharge plan.
- Ensures clinical documentation and cost-effective use of hospital resources.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Nursing Diploma/Associate's
- Nursing
Experience
- <2 years
Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
- RN
Preferred Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- Nursing
Experience
- 2-5 years
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.
- Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
- Belleville, Illinois
- Case Coordination
- Days
- Part-Time
- 115311
- $33.60 – $51.40 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
Job Description
- Work will be onsite - mainly at Belleville
- Part Time, 16 Hours per Week - variable week days
- 8 Hour Days - 8am - 4:30pm
- No Weekends or Holidays
- 2 or more years experience as RN preferrably with cardiac and/or pulmonary patients
- EPIC documentation experience
- Ability to collaborate, communicate, and problem solve
Overview
Memorial Hospital Belleville is an acute care hospital offering medical and surgical services plus critical and emergency care including Children’s at Memorial for pediatric emergency care. It provides patients a full complement of diagnostic and treatment services as well as heart and vascular care. Memorial, offering medical and surgical services plus critical care, is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and is designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health. In addition, Memorial Belleville recently was accredited by the American College of Radiology as a designated Lung Cancer Screening Center. Since 2008, it has been designated as a Magnet®-recognized organization for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Memorial Hospital Shiloh, a 94-bed, all-private suite hospital was recognized with Magnet status in 2018 and provides emergency care, labor & delivery, nursery, medical and surgical services plus critical care.
Care Management includes Utilization Management (Utilization Review), Discharge Planning, Social Services, Clinical Outcomes (Care Managers), Discharge Transition Coaches, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Documentation Improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Coordinates, negotiates, procures and manages the care of patients to facilitate achievement of quality cost-effective outcomes. Works collaboratively with physicians and interdisciplinary staff, internal and external to the organization, to identify and resolve issues. Performs and provides consultation regarding Utilization Management and Performance Improvement programs in order to obtain optimum value for the patient and the reimbursement source.
Responsibilities
- Assesses, coordinates, and evaluates each patient's plan of care.
- Establishes, continuously evaluates, and documents an individualized discharge plan.
- Ensures clinical documentation and cost-effective use of hospital resources.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Nursing Diploma/Associate's
- Nursing
Experience
- <2 years
Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
- RN
Preferred Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- Nursing
Experience
- 2-5 years
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.
- Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Case Manager Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CVS Health11
- Association for Individual Development8A
- Advocate Aurora Health6
- Addus HomeCare4A
- BJC HealthCare3B
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in case manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related human services field
- Illinois licensure or eligibility for LCSW, LSW, or LCPC where required by the employer
- Minimum two years of direct case management or human services experience
- Case Manager Certification (CMC) or Certified Case Manager (CCM) credential preferred
- Proficiency with electronic health records or care management software platforms
- Strong knowledge of Illinois public benefits, Medicaid managed care, and community resources
Case Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a case manager in Illinois?
Most case manager roles in Illinois require at minimum a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or a closely related field. Clinical positions typically require licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, such as the Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. Non-clinical case management roles in insurance or managed care often prioritize the Certified Case Manager credential. Gaining experience through Illinois community mental health centers, hospital social work departments, or state agency internships is the most common path into the field.
Which companies hire case managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring case managers in Illinois right now include CVS Health, Association for Individual Development, and Advocate Aurora Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's large managed care and Medicaid landscape means insurers, hospital networks, and state-contracted social service agencies are among the most consistent sources of open positions.
Which Illinois cities have the most case manager jobs?
Chicago, Rockford, and Aurora have the most case manager openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its dense concentration of hospital systems, behavioral health agencies, and managed care headquarters, while Springfield and Rockford generate steady demand through state government agencies, regional medical centers, and community health organizations serving their surrounding counties.
Are there remote case manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, though they're more selective than in fully desk-based fields, since many case manager roles involve in-person client contact or site visits. About 51% of case manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with availability concentrated in managed care utilization review, insurance prior authorization, and telephonic care coordination functions.
How can I get hired as a case manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a case management assistant or community health worker role at one of Illinois's Medicaid managed care organizations or large health systems such as Advocate Health Care or Rush University Medical Center, which regularly hire candidates with a relevant bachelor's degree and no prior case management title. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services also hires child protection investigators at the entry level, which is a common lateral move into case management. Completing a supervised internship through an accredited Illinois social work program and pursuing your Licensed Social Worker credential early will give you a clear edge over other applicants without direct experience.
Where can I find and apply to case manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to case manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from employers across the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialty area and apply directly to the positions that match.
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