Case Manager IR

Samaritan Recovery Community is a caring, long‑standing nonprofit substance abuse treatment provider serving Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Located in the historic East Nashville area with spectacular views of the downtown skyline, Samaritan Recovery Community provides intensive residential treatment, transitional living, intensive outpatient, and outpatient services. We provide treatment services to men and women regardless of their ability to pay.

POSITION SUMMARY

The IR Case Manager will assist clients at all phases of their treatment program. They will monitor client behaviors, assist clients making calls and scheduling appointments, work with the treatment team developing discharge plans for each client including transfer to TL, referrals, medical and mental health follow‑ups, and present educational material to clients.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate and interact in daily activities of the clients, to develop relationships and trust, as well as help to maintain Samaritan standards during unstructured time periods. Assist in the development of the service plan for each client, which involves motivation of committed treatment, support clients in transition, and foster independence for lasting community involvement. Assist treatment team with making aftercare referrals, including outpatient mental health programs, intensive outpatient programs, and half‑way houses. Discuss with the Clinical Director weekly and appropriate referrals to SRC’s TL program. Aftercare role including developing essential life skills and establishing long term goals. Coordinate with clients who have legal concerns, including those on state probation. Send weekly progress reports to Forensic Social Workers. Send admission/discharge faxes to concerned parties within the legal system. Responsible for occasional transport of clients to community appointments in the area. Connect with housing administrations, childcare facilities, advocacy groups. Will be included in the IR Lecture/Seminar rotation. Effective communication with Admissions Clerks, Counselors and Nursing staff. Utilize resources in the community to aid clients with obtaining driver’s license, social security card, birth certificate, food stamps, TNCare, grants for sober living/housing, etc. Documentation of activities in approved systems—progress of each client’s participation is a key element to this position. Other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma, some college (preferred) Driver’s License with “F” endorsement Understanding of recovery process and treatment Able to work independently and with a team

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to sit/stand for 8 hours. Must be able to walk/stand for up to 50% of shift. Walking, bending, light lifting up to 50 lbs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Samaritan Recovery Community