Care Manager I (Team 601, Cookeville)

Job Title: Care Manager I (Team 601) Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8a-4:30p Salary: $41,000 (base pay) with additional incentive for language skills and behavioral health experience. Mileage reimbursement available. Job Summary Provide comprehensive care management services to children and youth with severe emotional disorders (SED) and adults with severe persistent mental illness (SPMI). Develop relationships with consumers, assist them in overcoming challenges to live healthy, successful lives in the community, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and community partners to provide innovative solutions. Responsibilities Engage with consumers monthly to assess needs, develop and address care plan goals, and coordinate care. Complete visits with consumers in the community (home, school, court, etc.) to evaluate needs and connect with individuals where they are. Address mental health, physical health, social determinants of health, gaps in care, and ED/IP utilization. Provide a side‑by‑side approach to consumers in evaluating and addressing barriers to engagement in treatment. Assist with referral and linkage to community resources and advocate for consumers whenever necessary. Collaborate with consumers’ support system and identify/increase supports when needed. Follow training handouts and policies to ensure consumer care is delivered with utmost quality. Ensure timely and comprehensive documentation as informed by agency policies and procedures. Meet productivity standards as indicated in the policies and procedures. Actively participate in daily team meetings, coming prepared to share insights, offer innovative solutions, and develop action plans. Follow up with plans developed in meetings. Participate in monthly supervision, coming prepared to discuss caseload, engage in professional development discussions, and receive feedback. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships across departments and with community partners. Demonstrate consistently Integrated Care Core Values of connection, innovation, compassion, and integrity. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in a health‑related field of counseling, psychology, social work, or other behavioral health field required. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice must have fifteen college‑level semester hours of coursework in behavioral health. Valid Tennessee Driver’s License. Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR). Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation. Personal Automobile Insurance. About You Team oriented, recovery focused, interpersonal skills, initiative and follow‑through, engagement, time management, and organization. Thoroughly measures effectively addressed, meets program productivity standards, timely documentation, flexible solution focused, professional. Benefits Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage Health Savings Account Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability Supplemental Life Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance 403(b) – Retirement Plan Calm App for medication and mental health Gym membership discounts Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr