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KO Business Solutions

Medical Case Manager/ Behavioral Health Therapist

KO Business Solutions, Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States, 60411

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KO Business Solutions is proud to work with a dynamic nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life in underserved communities by reducing health disparities through self-empowerment, holistic health education, and direct services. They offer comprehensive HIV care, harm reduction, and outreach programs grounded in equity, compassion, and community empowerment.

We are seeking a Medical Case Manager/Behavioral Health Therapist to provide multi-disciplinary medical case management to HIV+ clientele with co-morbid conditions (i.e., substance abuse dependence and PTSD) with the primary goal of improving the client’s overall health and well-being. The Medical Case Manager will formulate and systematically review individualized client care plans, maintain progress logs, facilitate needed client referrals, and conduct comprehensive discharge planning. The Medical Case Manager will also facilitate psychoeducational client group sessions covering topics such as substance use, drug interaction, individual coping mechanisms, anger management, interpersonal relationship skill development, and generating healthy lifestyles.

Location Chicago, IL

Salary $50,000-$60,000

Key Responsibilities Client-Centered Case Management

Conduct detailed intake evaluations and biopsychosocial assessments

Create, monitor, and revise individualized client care and treatment plans

Coordinate medical appointments and make referrals to mental health, housing, or social services

Conduct home visits and accompany clients to medical appointments when needed

Facilitate successful discharge planning and follow-up care

Behavioral & Psychoeducational Counseling

Provide individual counseling on topics including mental health, substance use, risk reduction, and behavior change

Facilitate group sessions on:

Coping skills

Drug interactions

Anger management

Communication & relationship building

Building healthy lifestyles

Lead crisis intervention efforts including suicide prevention and behavioral de-escalation

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain accurate progress logs and case notes

Ensure timely, compliant documentation in line with program, ethical, and legal standards

Participate in outreach activities, organizational events, and community-based programming

Qualifications and skills

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field (required)

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in social services or related care work

Licensure or Certification preferred: CADC, LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, MISA

Bilingual (English/Spanish) required

Strong knowledge of HIV care, behavioral health, and substance use disorders preferred

Cultural sensitivity to Black, Latino, and LGBTQ+ populations is essential

HIV/AIDS testing certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)

Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills

Reliable transportation

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer KO Business Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Job type: Direct Hire

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