Care Manager I, Child & Youth (Antioch, TN)

MHC Mental Health Cooperative, Inc.; Antioch (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

Life and AD&D insurance

Short and long-term disability

403(b) retirement plan

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

MHC Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. is hiring a Care Manager I for children and youth in Antioch, TN. The role involves delivering comprehensive care management services, collaborating with teams, and advocating for consumers to address mental and physical health needs.

Key responsibilities include monthly consumer engagement, community visits, and maintaining documentation. A bachelor's degree in a health-related field and a valid Tennessee driver's license are required. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field.
• Valid Tennessee driver's license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
• Acceptable criminal background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Engage with consumers monthly to assess needs and develop care plans.
• Complete community visits to evaluate needs and connect with individuals.
• Address barriers to treatment engagement and advocate for consumers.

Skills

Team oriented

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Engagement

Effective challenge resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field

15 college-level semester hours in behavioral health (if criminal justice)

Job description

Job Title: Care Manager I, Child & Youth (Antioch, TN)

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Salary: $41,000 (base) with incentive

Job Summary

Provide comprehensive care management services to children and youth with Severe Emotional Disorders (SED) and their families, and/or to adults with Severe Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI). Develop relationships with consumers and assist them in overcoming challenges to live healthy, successful lives in the community. Collaborate with an 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 a side‑by‑side approach to consumers for 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, come prepared, and share insights, offer solutions, and develop action plans.
• Follow up with plans developed in meetings.
• Participate in monthly supervision, discuss caseload, engage in professional development discussions, and receive feedback.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships across departments and with community partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a health‑related field of counseling, psychology, social work, or other behavioral health field.
• For bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, 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.
• Effectively addresses challenges.
• Meets program productivity standards.
• Timely documentation.
• Flexible solution focus.
• Professional.

Benefits

• Medical insurance / prescription drug coverage.
• Health Savings Account.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Short and long‑term disability.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Cancer insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Calm App for medication and mental health.
• Gym membership discounts.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity. We are 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.