Case Manager

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Free RX delivery on most medications

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Robust Employee Assistance Program

Supportive, mission-driven work环境

Job summary

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC in Nashville, TN is seeking a Case Manager to coordinate assessment services, documentation, communication, and transition planning at Harpeth Primary Assessment Center. You will work under clinical supervision and liaise among youth, families, the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, the treatment team, and community partners.

This role is ideal for a compassionate, organized human services professional aiming to support youth through a critical

Qualifications

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, documentation, and time-management abilities.
• Understanding of group leadership, dynamics, and experiential education.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with youth, families and professionals.
• Ability to pass background checks and pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services and maintain ongoing communication with youth, families, agency representatives, and members of the treatment team.
• Coordinate or arrange required mental health and substance use screenings and assessments.
• Complete performance summaries, treatment plan reviews, transition plans, aftercare plans, and discharge summaries; maintain accurate case records.
• Serve as a liaison among the program, the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, outside agencies, and each youth’s family.
• Prepare youth and families for program visits, family conferences, transition planning, and aftercare responsibilities.
• Connect youth and family members with appropriate community resources.
• Assist with post-release and follow-up data collection as required by policy and contractual obligations.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and communicate progress, needs, and placement recommendations.
• Collaborate with leadership on performance-improvement activities.
• Conduct periodic case-record reviews to support policy compliance.

Skills

Advanced verbal and written comms

Organizational skills

Group leadership understanding

Independent and collaborative work

Background checks / pre-employment

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, or related human services field

Job description

Case Manager – Youth Behavioral Health
Location: Nashville, TN (Harpeth Primary Assessment Center)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $45,000 - $52,000 per year, based on experience

About Youth Opportunity & Harpeth Primary Assessment Center

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health services for youth. Harpeth Primary Assessment Center in Nashville, Tennessee, is a secure, 24-bed assessment center serving girls ages 10 to 17.
The center supports the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services by providing temporary, trauma-informed care, observation, and comprehensive evaluation services. These assessments help identify each youth’s strengths, treatment needs, and most appropriate next placement.
Youth receive structured support in a safe and compassionate environment while participating in mental health and substance use assessments, educational services, individualized programming, and transition planning. The program’s goal is to develop informed recommendations that promote healing, stability, and long-term success.

Position Summary – Case Manager Job in Nashville, TN

We are hiring a Case Manager to coordinate assessment services, documentation, communication, and transition planning at Harpeth Primary Assessment Center. Working under the clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional, you will serve as an important liaison among youth, families, the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, the treatment team, and other community partners.
This position is ideal for a compassionate and organized human services professional who wants to help youth successfully navigate a critical period of assessment and transition.

Case Manager Job Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
• Paid time off and holidays – Earn four hours of PTO every pay period
• Free RX delivery on most medications
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment

Why Join Youth Opportunity?

• Make a meaningful difference during a critical period in a young person’s life
• Collaborate with clinical professionals, families, and child welfare partners
• Help develop individualized recommendations that support successful placements
• Build valuable experience in behavioral health, assessment, and case management
• Develop your skills through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities

Case Manager Responsibilities

• Provide case management services and maintain ongoing communication with youth, families, agency representatives, and members of the treatment team
• Coordinate or arrange required mental health and substance use screenings and assessments
• Complete performance summaries, treatment plan reviews, transition plans, aftercare plans, and discharge summariesMaintain accurate, timely, and objective case records according to organizational and contractual requirements
• Serve as a liaison among the program, the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, outside agencies, and each youth’s family
• Prepare youth and families for program visits, family conferences, transition planning, and aftercare responsibilities
• Connect youth and family members with appropriate community resources
• Assist with post-release and follow-up data collection as required by policy, Medicaid guidelines, and contractual obligations
• Participate in treatment team meetings and communicate each youth’s progress, needs, and placement recommendations
• Collaborate with leadership on performance-improvement activities
• Conduct periodic case-record reviews to support compliance with Youth Opportunity policies and agency requirements

Other Duties Include

• Maintain a high standard of role-model behavior for youth
• Participate in required training and professional development activities
• Report any acts, incidents, or conditions reflecting the possibility of inappropriate youth-to-youth or staff-to-youth relationships
• Report any use of physical force and all unusual incidents according to established guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, or a related human services field
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, documentation, and time-management skills
• Understanding of group leadership, group dynamics, and experiential education
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with youth, families, clinical professionals, and outside agencies
• Ability to pass required background checks and pre-employment screenings

Preferred Experience

• Two or more years of experience working with children or adolescents with serious emotional, behavioral, or substance use needs
• Candidates with a master’s degree in an appropriate field may be considered without two years of professional experience
• Experience working in a Medicaid provider environment
• Experience with the Department of Children’s Services, juvenile justice agencies, residential programs, assessment centers, or other child welfare settings
• Experience with case-record management and group-work techniques

Other Requirements

• Physical Demands: Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable. Must be able to move throughout the property, participate in youth activities, and transport youth or staff when required. Must be able to meet applicable health requirements and successfully complete the PAR physical techniques evaluation and written certification examination.
• Other: Must maintain an appropriate and valid state driver’s license. Must meet all applicable state criminal background check and pre-employment screening requirements.

Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.