Care Manager, Community Transition (Williams) at Heritage Behavioral Health Center – Decatur, Illinois

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

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

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.

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.

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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