Care Manager I, Adult

MHC Mental Health Cooperative, Inc.; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 36,900 - 45,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403b - Retirement Plan

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

MHC Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. in Manchester, TN is hiring a Care Manager I, Adult to provide comprehensive care management services to consumers and their families. You will engage with various stakeholders and assist them in overcoming challenges to lead successful lives.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, has strong interpersonal skills, and maintains valid Tennessee driver's license.

Benefits include medical insurance, gym membership discounts, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License is required.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) is needed.
• Personal Automobile Insurance is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Engage with consumers monthly to assess needs and develop care plans.
• Complete community visits to evaluate needs and connect with individuals.
• Collaborate with consumers’ support systems and identify needed supports.
• Ensure documentation is timely and comprehensive.

Skills

Team Oriented

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management and Organization

Recovery Focused

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field

15 college level semester hours of coursework in behavioral health (if criminal justice degree)

Job description

Job Title: Care Manager I, Adult (Manchester)

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00a-4:30p

Salary: $41,000 (base pay) with additional incentive for language skills and behavioral health experience. Mileage reimbursement available.

Job Summary

Provide comprehensive care management services to children and youth with SED and their families and / or to adults with SPMI. Develop relationships with consumers and assist them in overcoming challenges to live healthy, successful lives in the community. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and community partners to provide innovative solutions to help consumers achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Engage with consumers monthly to assess needs, develop and address care plan goals, and coordinate care.
• Complete visits with consumers in the community (home, school, court, etc) to evaluate needs and connect with individuals where they are.
• Address mental health, physical health, social determinants of health, gaps in care, and ED/IP utilization.
• Provide side by side approach to consumers in evaluating and addressing barriers to engagement in treatment.
• Assist with referral and linkage to community resources and advocate for consumers whenever necessary.
• Collaborate with consumers’ support system and identify / increase supports when needed.
• Follow training handouts and policies to ensure consumer care is delivered with utmost quality.
• Ensure timely and comprehensive documentation as informed by agency policies and procedures.
• Meet productivity standards as indicated in the policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in daily team meetings, coming prepared and ready to connect with team members to share insight, offer innovative solutions, and develop action plans.
• Follow up with plans developed in meetings.
• Participate in monthly supervision, coming prepared to discuss caseload, engage in professional development discussions, and receive feedback.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships across departments.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners.
• Demonstrate consistently Integrated Care Core Values of connection, innovation, compassion, and integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field of counseling, psychology, social work, or other behavioral health field required.
• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice must have fifteen college level semester hours of coursework in behavioral health.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation.
• Personal Automobile Insurance.

About You

• Team Oriented.
• Recovery Focused.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Initiative and Follow Through.
• Engagement.
• Time Management and Organization.
• THL Measures Effectively Addressed.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 403b - Retirement Plan
• Calm App for medication and mental health
• Gym membership discounts

EEO Statement

Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.