Job Description

Job Description

LanceSoft is seeking a Social Work Case Management Level II for a local contract job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Case Management
• Discipline: Social Work
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Job Description:

Job Title: ‘Healthcare Consultant III’

Estimated Length of Assignment: 03+ Months with Possible Extension

(The dates provided are only an estimate and not a guarantee)

Negotiable Estd. Pay Range - $45.00/Hour to $50.29/Hour on W2 (USD) – All Inclusive

Work Type: 50-75% travel for face-to-face visits with members in Southside/Westside Chicago, IL and the rest 25% work from home

Schedule – Monday - Friday / 8:00AM - 5:00PM

 

Field Position - will be both in the field and telephonic. Traveling to member homes and facilities. Mileage is reimbursable.

 

Coverage Area: Southside/Westside Chicago

We want someone who is organized, efficient, and can work independently.

 

Questionnaire:

Put city/state at the top of the resume

Must have a dedication quiet place to work with no distractions due to HIPPAA.

Must be hard wired into the modem, WiFi connections is not acceptable, the candidate will need to provide an Ethernet Cord so they can be hard wired into the modem.

Candidates must have strong computer skills.

Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and TEAMS)

 

MUST HAVE:

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or human services REQUIRED (psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, nursing, counseling, etc.) or non-licensed masters-level clinician.

 

The Case Management Coordinator utilizes critical thinking and judgment to collaborate and inform the case management process, The Case Management Coordinator facilitates appropriate healthcare outcomes for members by providing assistance with appointment scheduling, identifying and assisting with accessing benefits and education for members through the use of care management tools and resources

 

 

Duties:

Evaluation of Members:

- Through the use of care management tools and information/data review, conducts comprehensive evaluation of referred member’s needs/eligibility and recommends an approach to case resolution and/or meeting needs by evaluating member’s benefit plan and available internal and external programs/services. Identifies high risk factors and service needs that may impact member outcomes and care planning components with appropriate referral to clinical case management or crisis intervention as appropriate.

- Coordinates and implements assigned care plan activities and monitors care plan progress.

 

Enhancement of Medical Appropriateness and Quality of Care:

- Using holistic approach consults with case managers, supervisors, Medical Directors and/or other health programs to overcome barriers to meeting goals and objectives; presents cases at case conferences to obtain multidisciplinary review in order to achieve optimal outcomes.

- Identifies and escalates quality of care issues through established channels.

- Utilizes negotiation skills to secure appropriate options and services necessary to meet the member’s benefits and/or healthcare needs.

- Utilizes influencing/ motivational interviewing skills to ensure maximum member engagement and promote lifestyle/behavior changes to achieve optimum level of health.

- Provides coaching, information and support to empower the member to make ongoing independent medical and/or healthy lifestyle choices.

- Helps member actively and knowledgably participate with their provider in healthcare decision-making.

 

Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation of Care:

- Utilizes case management and quality management processes in compliance with regulatory and accreditation guidelines and company policies and procedures.

 

Case management and discharge planning experience preferred

• 2-3 years’ experience in behavioral health, social services or appropriate related field equivalent to program focus

• Managed Care experience preferred

• Confidence working at home/independent thinker, using tools to collaborate and connect with teams virtually

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective communications, organizational, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently

• Proficiency with standard corporate software applications, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, as well as some special proprietary applications.

• Efficient and Effective computer skills including navigating multiple systems and keyboarding

 

 

The Case Management Coordinator utilizes critical thinking and judgment to collaborate and inform the case management process, The Case Management Coordinator facilitates appropriate healthcare outcomes for members by providing assistance with appointment scheduling, identifying and assisting with accessing benefits and education for members through the use of care management tools and resources

 

Bachelor's degree REQUIRED or non-licensed master-level clinician, with degree being in behavioral health or human services (psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, nursing, counseling, etc.)

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or human services REQUIRED (psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, nursing, counseling, etc.) or non-licensed masters-level clinician.\nCase management and discharge planning experience preferred\n2-3 years’ experience in behavioral health, social services or appropriate related field equivalent to program focus\nManaged Care experience preferred\nConfidence working at home/independent thinker, using tools to collaborate and connect with teams virtually

About LanceSoft

Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Long term contract, Permanent employment, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Monday to Friday, Shift work,

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