Case Manager

Meharry Medical College; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN is hiring a case manager to oversee intensive substance abuse case management services. This role involves linking clients to treatment options and providing brief counseling as per opioid treatment regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related fields and have strong communication and supervisory skills. The position requires active engagement in both clinic and community settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage client linkage to various treatment services.
• Conduct monthly brief counseling sessions with clients.
• Compile and submit program reports as required.
• Maintain knowledge of treatment options and community resources.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of substance abuse treatment

Effective supervisory skills

Crisis assessment and response

Client confidentiality maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 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 and Responsibilities

• Manage client linkage to services for substance use disorder, infectious disease prevention and treatment, and other social service needs.
• Conduct brief counseling with clients monthly, and more frequently when appropriate.
• Conduct check‑in meetings with client support members as necessary.
• Compile and submit program reports as required.
• Provide support services to facilitate a better understanding of individual substance use.
• Maintain current knowledge of treatment options, medical care, patient assistance programs, housing, and employment assistance programming.
• Attend appropriate training and regular supervised meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain 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 Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and ability to access community resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Meharry Medical College complies with Title IX and is an affirmative action employer. Candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination for non‑merit reasons such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap, or veteran status.