Care Manager I, Adult (Dickson, TN)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance / Prescription Drug Coverage

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

403b - Retirement Plan

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

MHC Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. is looking for a Care Manager I for adults in Dickson, TN. This role involves providing comprehensive care management services, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and supporting consumers in overcoming challenges.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a health-related field, possess a valid Tennessee driver's license, and engage effectively with consumers. MHC offers a full comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field required.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report required.
• Personal Automobile Insurance and acceptable Criminal Background Investigation necessary.

Responsibilities

• Engage with consumers monthly to assess needs and coordinate care.
• Complete visits with consumers in various environments to evaluate needs.
• Assist with referral and linkage to community resources.

Skills

Team Oriented

Recovery Focused

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Solution Focused

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field

Job description

Job Title: Care Manager I, Adult (Dickson, TN)

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 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 and 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
• Meets Program Productivity Standards
• Timely Documentation
• Flexible
• Solution Focused
• Professional

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

MHC offers a full comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in.

MHC 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.