Medical Case Manager Behavioral Health Therapist at KO Business Solutions

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-disciplinarymedical case management to HIV clientele with co-morbid conditions (i.e. substance abuse dependence and PTSD) with the primary goal of improving the clients 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 ILSalary: $50000-$60000 Key Responsibilities: Client-Centered Case ManagementConduct detailed intake evaluations and biopsychosocial assessmentsCreate monitor and revise individualized client care and treatment plansCoordinate medical appointments and make referrals to mental health housing or social servicesConduct home visits and accompany clients to medical appointments when neededFacilitate successful discharge planning and follow-up care Behavioral & Psychoeducational CounselingProvide individual counseling on topics including mental health substance use risk reduction and behavior changeFacilitate group sessions on:Coping skillsDrug interactionsAnger managementCommunication & relationship buildingBuilding healthy lifestylesLead crisis intervention efforts including suicide prevention and behavioral de-escalation Documentation & ComplianceMaintain accurate progress logs and case notesEnsure timely compliant documentation in line with program ethical and legal standardsParticipate in outreach activities organizational events and community-based programming Qualifications and skills: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Social Work Psychology Counseling or related field (required)Minimum of 3 years experience in social services or related care workLicensure or Certification preferred: CADC LPC LCPC LSW LCSW MISABilingual (English/Spanish) requiredStrong knowledge of HIV care behavioral health and substance use disorders preferredCultural sensitivity to Black Latino and LGBTQ populations is essentialHIV/AIDS testing certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)Strong organizational documentation and time-management skillsReliable transportation Benefits: 401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insurance Equal Opportunity EmployerKO 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#INDPVRate of Pay: $50000-$60000Required Skills:customer service receptionist front desk Key Skills Project Portfolio Management,Motivational Interviewing,HIPAA,Computer Skills,Intake Experience,Lean Six Sigma,Conflict Management,Case Management,Team Management,Program Development,Social Work,Addiction Counseling Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 50000 - 60000