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Care Manager, Community Transition (Williams)

Heritage Behavioral Health Center

Heritage Behavioral Health Center

Customer Service

Decatur, IL, USA

USD 25-25 / hour

Posted on Mar 27, 2026

Transform Lives. Build Community. Be the Bridge to Independence.

Position Title: Williams Care Manager – Assessment Clinician
Location: [Decatur, IL]
Job Type: Full-Time

Make an Impact That Matters

Join a mission-driven team at the forefront of behavioral health transformation. Our organization is dedicated to helping individuals with severe mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders transition from institutional care into independent, community-based living.

As part of the Williams Consent Decree initiative, you’ll play a critical role in advancing recovery, dignity, and choice—supporting individuals in living fulfilling lives in the least restrictive environment possible.

About the Role

The Williams Care Manager – Assessment Clinician is more than a clinician—you are a connector, advocate, and change agent. In this role, you’ll guide individuals through one of the most important transitions of their lives, coordinating care, conducting assessments, and collaborating across systems to ensure long-term success.

What You’ll Do

Care Coordination & Transition Planning

  • Lead and coordinate transitions from nursing facilities to community placements
  • Develop and implement individualized, person-centered transition plans
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including medical providers, housing specialists, and recovery supports

Clinical Assessment & Support

  • Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments
  • Provide ongoing clinical services before, during, and after transition
  • Apply trauma-informed, strengths-based, and recovery-oriented practices

Collaboration & Advocacy

  • Serve as a key liaison between nursing facilities, community providers, and state partners
  • Represent the agency in case reviews, meetings, and system discussions
  • Build strong partnerships to ensure continuity of care

Compliance & Documentation

  • Complete and submit all required reports accurately and on time
  • Track consent decree benchmarks and ensure compliance
  • Maintain high standards of documentation and accountability

Continuous Improvement

  • Participate in trainings and program development efforts
  • Support data tracking, outcomes reporting, and quality improvement initiatives

What You Bring

  • Passion for mission-driven, recovery-oriented work
  • Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills
  • Ability to navigate complex systems and coordinate care effectively
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Commitment to person-centered, trauma-informed care

Education & Compensation

  • Bachelor’s Degree: $25.00/hour + Every Other Friday Off
  • Master’s Degree: $60,000 annually + Every Other Friday Off

Additional compensation available for certifications/licensure: CADC, LPC, LSW, LCSW, LCPC

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a transformative statewide initiative
  • Work alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team
  • Enjoy a flexible schedule with built-in work-life balance
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Make a lasting impact in the lives of individuals and communities

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and help redefine what recovery and independence look like.