Case Manager (Loudon, TN)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

• Work with clients deemed in need of significant care coordination and/or referral, linkage and
• coordination services.
• Link clients with resources that are relevant to support client recovery.
• Provide information, support, and follow-up services as needed.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and contribute towards the definition of treatment plans and diagnosis.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive and current database of relevant resources for persons served by the program.
• Completes client intakes as necessary.
• Facilitates SUD groups as needed.
• Ensures client records are maintained according to quality improvement guidelines and other contract requirements.
• Consult with other community, social, health, and welfare agencies.
• Participate as a team member in administering internal and external rules and program standards in order to support client progress toward identified goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by direct and executive management.

1. A certified or Registered SUD Counselor with the State of Tennessee preferred
2. A bachelor’s Degree in counseling, psychology, or social work from an accredited university preferred
3. At least 2 years experience in a clinical setting, preferably working with clients with co-occurring substance use disorders
4. Ethics and standards relevant to client/staff interactions in therapeutic, case management, and/or health and human services environments.

Physical Requirements:

1. Move throughout Apex facilities.
2. Repetitive hand movement use and view PC. Use fax, telephone, and copier.
3. Sits or stands for long periods of time, reaching, bending, climbing, stooping, and lifting to 25lb.
4. Read and write, verbal and written communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
5. Prioritize, meet deadlines, and use sound judgment.
6. Have reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and car insurance as required by the state.

Attendance Standards

Consistently be at work and communicate appropriately any attendance issues with the supervisor as per policy.

Consistently at their workstation at the appropriately scheduled time. Does not abuse breaks and/or departure times.

Language Skills

Has the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Has the ability to write

complex correspondence. Has the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to

patients, visitors, and other employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability

Has the ability to solve practical complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only

limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or

schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The

employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 15 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific

vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.