Care Manager I, Adult (Gallatin, TN)

Job Title and Location Care Manager I, Adult (Gallatin, TN) Compensation and Schedule Salary: $41,000 (base) + sign-on bonus of $1,500, additional incentive for language skills and behavioral health experience. Schedule: Mon‑Fri, 8:00a.m.–4:30p.m. Mileage reimbursement available. 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 Job Summary Provide comprehensive care management services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and children/youth with severe emotional disorders (SED). Develop relationships with consumers and assist them in overcoming challenges to live healthy, successful lives in the community. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and community partners to provide innovative solutions that help consumers achieve their goals. Responsibilities Engage with consumers monthly to assess needs, develop and address care‑plan goals, and coordinate care. Complete community visits (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 referrals and linkage to community resources and advocate for consumers whenever necessary. Collaborate with consumers’ support system and identify or 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, ready to share insight, offer innovative solutions, and develop action plans. Follow up with plans developed in meetings. Participate in monthly supervision, prepared to discuss caseload, engage in professional development, and receive feedback. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships across departments. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships 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. For candidates with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice: 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 Strong interpersonal skills Initiative and follow‑through Engagement Time management and organization Effectively addresses THL measures Meets program productivity standards Timely documentation Flexible, solution‑focused professional EEO Statement 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