Case Manager

Meharry Medical College; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN is seeking a dedicated case manager to oversee substance use disorder case management and ensure linkage to treatment, housing, employment, and insurance supports. The role includes brief counseling in line with office-based opioid treatment regulations and community-based outreach to promote patient engagement.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field (or equivalent experience), strong communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills across organization levels and community.
• PC proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage client linkage to substance use disorder services and social supports.
• Conduct brief counseling with clients monthly and as needed.
• Lead check-in meetings with client support members.
• Prepare and submit program reports as required.
• Provide support to help clients understand substance use and options.
• Maintain current knowledge of treatment options, funding, housing, employment programs.
• Attend training and regular supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain an ongoing log of communication.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Substance abuse treatment knowledge

Interpersonal collaboration

Supervisory skills

Crisis assessment

Confidentiality & cultural competence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

This position provides oversight and intensive substance abuse case management services. This includes proactive linkage to more intensive substance use disorder services, infectious disease treatment (HIV/HCV) and social services including job training and acquisition of insurance. The case-manager is primarily located in the Meharry Addiction Clinic but will also be required to do work in the community to ensure patients follow-through with service engagement. The applicant in this position will also provide brief counseling in conformance with office based opioid treatment regulations. This position is located in Nashville, TN.

Daily Operations

• Manage client linkage to services for substance use disorder, infectious disease prevention and treatment and other social service needs.
• Conducts brief counseling with clients monthly, and more frequently when appropriate.
• Conducts check-in meetings with client support members as necessary.
• Compiles and submits program reports as required.
• Provides support services to facilitate a better understanding of individual substance use.
• Maintains current knowledge of treatment options, medical care, patient assistance programs, housing, and employment assistance programming.
• Attends appropriate training and regular supervised meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintains an ongoing log of communication

Required Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of substance abuse treatment
• Ability to interact effectively with staff, clients, agencies, etc.
• Demonstrated effective supervisory skills
• Ability to assess crisis situations and respond appropriately
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality in a culturally competent setting

Required Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field; or equivalent experience and training.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization and community.
• PC proficiency with working knowledge of Microsoft- Work, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and ability to access community resources.