Case Manager

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services; La Follette (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

RIDGEVIEW Behavioral Health Services in Tennessee is seeking a Full Time Bachelor's Level Behavioral Health Safety Net Case Manager to provide social services in LaFollette and Oneida. Training provided for a new grad starting a career in Social Services.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for serving clients and supporting Ridgeview's mission of Hope, Healing, and Recovery through case management services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; if not in social sciences or mental health, relevant training and supervision will be provided after hire.
• Prefer experience with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Must have a valid TN driver's license and a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Care coordination and case management for adults and youth clients.
• Coordinate with families and community resources to meet client needs.
• Work with Ridgeview to secure services in and out of Ridgeview for mental and physical health.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences or mental health

Job description

RIDGEVIEW Behavioral Health Services, a not-for-profit community mental health center, has an immediate openingfor a Full Time Bachelor's Level Behavioral Health Safety Net Case Manager to provide social services to individuals in need in the LaFollette and Oneida, TN communities.

Training provided! Ideal for a new grad seeking to begin their career in Social Services. Successful candidates will have a passion for serving clients and supporting Ridgeview's mission of Hope, Healing, and Recovery through the provision of case management social services.

Ridgeview is a place where staff want to work, a place where staff are valued and appreciated, and a place where staff are proud of the impact they are making toward the improvement of people's lives. At Ridgeview, our real job satisfaction is derived from co-workers, clients, and the realization that we are part of carrying out Ridgeview's mission.

HOPE | HEALING | RECOVERY "Where life's complexities are met with hope"

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree. If Bachelor's isn't in social sciences or mental health (ex counseling, psychology, social work, vocational rehabilitation) or includes 15+ credit hours of related courses on transcript, then relevant training and supervision will be provided after hire. Prefer experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Must maintain a valid TN driver's license and a safe driving record. The position requires a self-starter with excellent time management skills.

JOB DUTIES

Care coordination and case management refers to a process for directing and coordinating services to consumers of mental health services. The THL Care Coordinator or Case Manager works directly with adult or youth clients, their families, and community resources for mental and physical health both in and out of Ridgeview to secure necessary services to meet client needs. THL Care Coordinator clients include both adults and children.

BENEFITS

Ridgeview offers a full line of benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Long-Term Disability, Holiday Pay, Vacation and Sick Leave, Life Insurance and Wellness Plan. Ridgeview is an approved National Health Service Corp site. Loan repayment for qualified behavioral health and primary health care providers is available.

Ridgeview is an equal opportunity employer. Ridgeview conducts Background Checks, Motor Vehicle Records, License/Degree Verification, and Drug Screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check and driving record.

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