Ranked one of Tennessees top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals.
Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.
Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis.
If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!
Provide care management services to homeless or at-risk of homelessness consumers with severe and persistent mental illness and other team consumers.
Job Title: Care Manager I, Homeless Services (Nashville, TN)
**$1,500 Sign-on Bonus**
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm
Salary: $43,000 (base pay) with additional incentive for language skills and behavioral health experience. Mileage reimbursement available.
JOB SUMMARY: Provide care management services to homeless or at-risk of homelessness consumers with severe and persistent mental illness and other team consumers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Continual assessment of consumers needs, and development of individualized service plan and crisis plan with measurable goals to ensure needs are met.
Assist with referral and linkage to community resources and advocate for consumers whenever necessary.
Ensure consumers are seen upon discharge from the hospital and Diversion Services within Agency standards.
Ensure consumers daily psychiatric, medical, and environmental needs are planned for and coordinated.
Ensure efficient transition of consumers when needed within the Agency and the community.
Meet productivity standards as indicated in the Policies and Procedures.
Meet regularly with Care Management Supervisor (individual and group).
Attend and facilitate morning and weekly team meetings as scheduled. Follow-up with the plan(s) developed in each meeting.
Facilitate education of consumer and/or involved collaterals to psychiatric diagnosis and appropriate treatment options.
Respond to urgent/crisis consumer needs as appropriate to position with assistance of supervisor, crisis services, and clinic staff by developing plans and interventions
Develop and maintain relationships within family unit and friends.
Ensure timely and appropriate documentation as required by the Agency.
Develop and maintain community relations through prompt follow through with contacts.
Work within team environment agency-wide and in partnerships with homeless site staff.
Responsible for attending all PATH required trainings.
Participate in community coordinated events, campaigns, and initiatives as deemed appropriate by Program Manager.
All duties associated with Care Manager I.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors Degree in a health-related field of counseling, psychology, social work, or other behavioral health field required.
Candidates with a bachelors degree in criminal justice must have fifteen college level semester hours of coursework in behavioral health.
Valid Tennessee Drivers License
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
Personal Automobile Insurance
ABOUT YOU:
Team Oriented
Attend team meetings
Participate in team meetings
Assist other care managers as needed
Aware of the role they play on the team
Can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably
Recovery Focused
Individualized service plans
Progress notes reflect quality service
All domains are addressed with each consumer as needed
Utilization of natural supports within the community
Tolerance/patience to work through barriers
Side by side philosophy
CM is in the home regularly
Time Management/Organization
Meet deadlines
Prepared for meetings
Assessments and service plans are completed timely
Progress notes are entered timely
Plan for time off
Prioritize well
Self-Disciplined
Flexible
Integrity and Trust
Honesty
Professionalism
Dependability
Strong follow-through
Approachability
Engagement skills
Crisis management skills
Ability to give and accept feedback
Ability to work with other departments
Understanding and empathetic
Good listener
Joint Commission Competencies:
Demonstrates effective communication skills with primary age group(s): Adults
Demonstrates effective communication skills with family members or other collateral contacts involved in consumer care.
Engages effectively with the consumer and family, utilizing the best practice standards and the consumers level of care.
Progress notes are timely, thorough, and follows best practice.
Documentation is clearly linked to care plan goals.
Treatment plans contain clear, measurable goals/training steps that are relevant to the consumers unique needs.
Assessments completed timely and accurately as applicable (examples include: PRAPARE, DLA, CANS, Columbia Suicide Risk and Severity).
Maintains professionalism within meetings and when representing the agency in the community.
Advocates for consumer needs to improve or maximize their daily functioning.
Demonstrates effective communication skills with supervisor, team members and other agency employees.
BENEFITS: Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benet plan for you to participate in. The following products are available:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage
Health Savings Account
Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
Pet Insurance
License renewal reimbursement
403b - Retirement Plan
Calm App for medication and generous EAP resources available
Gym membership discount
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and HRSA eligible sites available
12 Paid Holidays and generous PTO
Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're 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.