Recovery-Focused Case Manager for Justice Reentry

Energy Jobline ZR; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Case Manager to support recovery-oriented services for individuals with serious mental illness transitioning from the criminal justice system into the community, coordinating with local agencies and state requirements.

This role emphasizes collaboration with court partners, ongoing assessments, and linkage to behavioral health services, ensuring continuity of care post-incarceration.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional mental health experience.
• Master's degree or equivalent combination required.
• References, licensure, or certifications as required.
• Proof of education, training, and/or experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) personnel to ensure program eligibility, compliance, and adherence to state and court requirements; participate in required network meetings and trainings.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with local criminal justice agencies, community-based service providers, and behavioral health organizations.
• Identify, screen, and conduct clinical assessments of individuals with mental illness who are justice-involved or incarcerated.
• Facilitate continuity of care during incarceration, ensuring timely access to behavioral health services and coordination with correctional and custodial settings.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized, recovery-oriented treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate referrals, service linkages, and transitions of care throughout program participation and during community reentry or program completion.
• Collaborate with clients and family members to support recovery goals and reduce risk of recidivism, hospitalization, or crisis service utilization.
• Advocate for individuals with mental illness or those at risk of incarceration, ensuring protection of client rights, confidentiality, and informed participation.
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary staffing meetings with the Public Defender and Assistant District Attorney teams.
• Provide education and training to promote understanding of client needs, rights, and recovery-focused practices among stakeholders.
• Conduct follow-up and ongoing monitoring to support successful reintegration into the community following incarceration.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Mental health experience

Strong communication

Empathy

Caseload management

Assessment skills

Collaboration

Crisis response

EHR proficiency

Education

Master's degree in sociology / social work / psychology

Equivalent combination of education & experience

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Case Manager to support recovery-oriented services for individuals with serious mental illness transitioning from the criminal justice system into the community, coordinating with local agencies and state requirements.

This role emphasizes collaboration with court partners, ongoing assessments, and linkage to behavioral health services, ensuring continuity of care post-incarceration.