Social Services Case Manager Jobs in Tennessee

Job Title: MENTAL HEALTH CASE MANAGERS Company: Comprehensive Counseling Network Location: Memphis, TN Description: Mental Health Case Managers Experienced mental health workers to provide case management to seriously and persistently mentally ill adults and seriously emotionally disturbed children and adolescents, to include dually diagnosed populations of mental health and substance abuse and developmental delay (or mental retardation). Duties include active community treatment outreach, direct client interaction in home and community settings, and working with multi-disciplinary treatment team. Availability for after hours and weekend call necessary. Bachelors degree in social work, counseling psychology or other human services field required. Send Resume to: Comprehensive Counseling Network/MHCM 2150 Whitney Avenue Memphis , TN 38127 Or fax to Register to View Or e-mail to Register to View EOE M/V/F/H

Job Title: Homeless Case Manager Company: Helen Ross McNabb Center Location: Knoxville, TN Description: JOB SUMMARY Provides information and referral, agency linkage, advocacy, community visits, and follow-up services as defined by the Case Management Service Plan to individuals identified as homeless and having a mental illness. Provides crisis intervention and emergency services, as well as utilizes center-wide and community resources as needed for client benefit. Embraces the key values of case management: empowerment, normalization, rehabilitation, and continuity of care. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education/Knowledge: Must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field of counseling, psychology, social work, sociology, or a behavioral science field with course work or experience in the areas of cultural diversity, human development, etiology and treatment of mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse, suicide, and mental retardation. Experience: One year experience in the social work field or a behavioral health setting preferred. Physical: Exposure to biological hazards. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Close eye work. Valid driver’s license. Lifting up to 50 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.an s

Job Title: Social Worker Case Manager - LTC CHOICES - Metro and Eastern Middle TN-320758 Company: UnitedHealth Group Location: Nashville, TN Description: Job Category:Medical & Clinical OperationsReference Code:320758Position Type:Full-time, Regular UnitedHealth Group is among the most ambitious Fortune 25 companies you'll ever meet. Through our family of businesses, we're working to make the health care system perform better for more people, in more ways than ever.Simply put, we think the entire system can be greater than it's ever been. And that drives us to work harder, aim higher, and expect more from one another.Here, you'll be empowered to make an immediate impact for millions of others. And you'll achieve more than you ever expected. How does that fit with your plans? Social Worker Case Manager - LTC CHOICES - Metro and Eastern Middle TN-320758UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.DescriptionAmeriChoice is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system. If you're ready to help make health care work better for more people, you can make a historic impact on the future of health care at AmeriChoice. We contract with states and other government agencies to provide care for over two million individuals. Working with physicians and other care providers, we ensure that our members obtain the care they need with a coordinated approach. This enables us to break down barriers, which makes health care easier for our customers to manage. That takes a lot of time. It takes a lot of good ideas. Most of all - it takes an entire team of talent - individuals with the tenacity and the dedication to make things work better for millions of people all over our country. Purpose of Job: The Social Worker Case Manager will deliver telephonic and/or direct field support service coordination, community resource integration, and psychosocial support in coordination with behavioral health services. Social Worker Case Managers will be home-office based. Major Responsibilities: Through developing a relationship with the member/family, the Case Manager educates the member/family about their behavioral health conditions, socialization options, treatment options, community resources, and insurance benefits so that informed decisions can be made and member self-management can be promoted Responds with appropriate coordination of care and services protocol by conducting face to face comprehensive health assessments in member's home or nursing facility Serves as member advocate and facilitator to resolve issues that may be barriers to care Shares input into the plan of care with appropriate members of the care team so care team members are working towards uniform member goals Identifies formal and informal resources to meet the member needs as stated in the plan of care Communicates with the member, primary care physician and community partners concerning service and behavioral health needs and alternatives to providing services to meet the needs Ensures appropriate utilization and consistent application of the benefits Maintains time sensitive documentation including service coordination interventions and outcomes to assure compliance with program goals and regulatory agencies Monitors and evaluates outcomes Using defined tools and/or collaborating with the Clinical Service Coordinator, the service coordinator facilitates early identification of changes in condition so that effective treatment can be initiated promptly, reducing the need for preventable emergency room visits, nursing home placements and hospitalizations Provides service coordination for psychosocial, functional and financial needs in the community, including on-site and telephonic reassessments according to protocol Monitors member responses to the interventions and adjusts plan of care as needed Participates in the Quality Improvement process including the recognition of quality of care issues and forwarding information to appropriate staff for review and resolution You can be a part of this team. You can put your skills and talents to work in an effort that is seriously shaping the way health care services are delivered. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in Social Work 2+ years of social work experience Excellent organization, communication and time management skills Strong team player Able to influence and collaborate cross functionally Working knowledge of how to obtain and integrate community resources Strong interpersonal skills Proficient computer skills, including the ability to type and talk at the same time and toggle between multiple screens Desired Qualifications: MSW or higher level degree Case management experience Knowledge and experience in behavioral health Multilingual (English, Spanish) Working knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare regulations Working knowledge of medical terminology Long term care experience Experience in a health related, telephonic customer service setting Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Job Title: Social Worker Case Manager - LTC CHOICES -... Company: UnitedHealth Group Location: Nashville, TN Description: AmeriChoice is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system. If you're ready to help make health care work better for more people, you can make a historic impact on the future of health care at AmeriChoice. We contract with states and other government agencies to provide care for over two million individuals. Working with physicians and other care providers, we ensure that our members obtain the care they need with a coordinated approach. This enables us to break down barriers, which makes health care easier for our customers to manage. That takes a lot of time. It takes a lot of good ideas. Most of all - it takes an entire team of talent - individuals with the tenacity and the dedication to make things work better for millions of people all over our country. Purpose of Job: The Social Worker Case Manager will deliver telephonic and/or direct field support service coordination, community resource integration, and psychosocial support in coordination with behavioral health services. Social Worker Case Managers will be home-office based. Major Responsibilities: Through developing a relationship with the member/family, the Case Manager educates the member/family about their behavioral health conditions, socialization options, treatment options, community resources, and insurance benefits so that informed decisions can be made and member self-management can be promoted Responds with appropriate coordination of care and services protocol by conducting face to face comprehensive health assessments in member's home or nursing facility Serves as member advocate and facilitator to resolve issues that may be barriers to care Shares input into the plan of care with appropriate members of the care team so care team members are working towards uniform member goals Identifies formal and informal resources to meet the member needs as stated in the plan of care Communicates with the member, primary care physician and community partners concerning service and behavioral health needs and alternatives to providing services to meet the needs Ensures appropriate utilization and consistent application of the benefits Maintains time sensitive documentation including service coordination interventions and outcomes to assure compliance with program goals and regulatory agencies Monitors and evaluates outcomes Using defined tools and/or collaborating with the Clinical Service Coordinator, the service coordinator facilitates early identification of changes in condition so that effective treatment can be initiated promptly, reducing the need for preventable emergency room visits, nursing home placements and hospitalizations Provides service coordination for psychosocial, functional and financial needs in the community, including on-site and telephonic reassessments according to protocol Monitors member responses to the interventions and adjusts plan of care as needed Participates in the Quality Improvement process including the recognition of quality of care issues and forwarding information to appropriate staff for review and resolution You can be a part of this team. You can put your skills and talents to work in an effort that is seriously shaping the way health care services are delivered. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in Social Work 2 years of social work experience Excellent organization, communication and time management skills Strong team player Able to influence and collaborate cross functionally Working knowledge of how to obtain and integrate community resources Strong interpersonal skills Proficient computer skills, including the ability to type and talk at the same time and toggle between multiple screens Desired Qualifications: MSW or higher level degree Case management experience Knowledge and experience in behavioral health Multilingual (English, Spanish) Working knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare regulations Working knowledge of medical terminology Long term care experience Experience in a health related, telephonic customer service setting Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.

Job Title: Case Manager - CHANGES Program Company: Helen Ross McNabb Center Location: Knoxville, TN Description: Job Summary: Serves as the primary clinician that provides counseling using a team approach to a predetermined number of children/youth. Interfaces with agencies to increase cooperation and consistency between home, school, and community. Functions as a member of a treatment team to plan, implement, and evaluate successful interventions for children and families. This individual will provide counseling activities that are adventure-based in nature and will lead group process and activities with identified children/youth and families. Embraces the key values and principles of the Re-Ed Philosophy and the key values of case management: empowerment, normalization, rehabilitation, and continuity of care. The holder of this position will provide group counseling sessions including initiatives that encourage communication, trust building, and responsibility of actions and clinical process of all activities, and parental education groups. Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field of counseling, psychology or social work, or must be licensed as a nurse (LPN or RN). LPNs must have fifteen (15) semester hours of behavioral health and one (1) year of behavioral health care expectations. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation, occupational therapy, criminal justice, and education must have fifteen (15) college-level semester hours of course work in behavioral health and at least one (1) year of work experience in the behavioral health setting. This position also requires that the employee has an F Endorsement on his/her Driver License to be available to transport individuals as needed. Experience: Must have course work and or experience in the areas of cultural diversity, human development, etiology and treatment of mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse, suicide, and mental retardation. One year experience preferred. Experience working with children is preferred although applicants may have other skills and experiences that could accommodate this position. This person will either posses experience or training in the Re-Education Philosophy or will acquire such training in the course of employment.

Job Title: HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES CASE MANAGER Company: Comprehensive Counseling Network Location: Memphis, TN Description: Housing Support Services Case Manager Needed to assist residents in identifying/meeting goals through provision and/or connection to various services. Duties include compliance with funding agencies including completion of reporting requirements, comprehensive assessments, support and assistance in the development of Individual Recovery Plans, coordination of counseling as needed, and provide support for residents in areas of education, recovery and medication management. They will also be responsible for assisting the provision of on-site and community based socialization and recreational activities and assist residents in developing Activity of Daily Living Skills Plans. Minimum Qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field and direct work experience in provision of mental health services or housing related services to targeted population. Knowledge of SSA and SSDI application process preferred. Evidence of strong written and verbal skills. Knowledge of social service resources in the Memphis/Shelby County area. Knowledge of TennCare system and able to meet appropriate TennCare credentialing standards. Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team which includes therapist and medical psychiatric staff. Assist with the management of on-site crisis. Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee Drivers license and automobile insurance. Comprehensive Counseling Network/HSSCM 2150 Whitney Avenue, Memphis, TN 38127 Or fax to Register to View Or e-mail to Register to View EOE M/V/F/H

Job Title: Therapist/ Case Manager Company: Health Connect America Location: Jackson, TN Description: Statewide integrated Healthcare Company is expanding and adding services in the West TN region. All counties are included esp. Obion, Weakley, Henry, Gibson, Benton, and Carroll. We are seeking experienced caseworkers and therapists to provide in-home counseling for at risk children and their families. FT/PT positions available, flexible hours and excellent pay. Requirements: BS/BA- human services related field required Master Level in social work, counseling, psychology preferred. Must have at least one year experience in case management or counseling, and must be computer literate. Please send resume to Jennifer Boals at Register to View or Fax to Register to View .

Job Title: Case Manager Job in MEMPHIS, TN Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Memphis, TN Description: Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Job Title: Case Manager Department: Department Of Justice Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System Sub Agency: Federal Bureau of Prisons Job Announcement Number: MEM-2010-0027 Salary Range: 38,619.00 - 74,628.00 USD /year Series & Grade: GS-0101-05/11 Promotion Potential: 11 Open Period: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 to Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Position Information: Full Time Permanent Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - FCI Memphis Who May Be Considered: Area of Consideration: All BOP employees within the local commuting area plus eligible DOJ Surplus and Displaced employees in the local commuting area.Job Summary:Why is it Great to Work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons?Do your Career Justice and consider a career with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).  In addition to being regarded as a family- and career-oriented agency, the BOP offers a broad range of exciting career opportunities in a work environment that promotes integrity, diversity, and professional development.  With over 35,000 highly motivated individuals, the Federal Bureau of Prisons is one of the most unique agencies in the United States Department of Justice where each employee's day-to-day performance makes a difference.Will the Federal Bureau of Prisons Pay for me to Move?Reimbursement is not authorized for travel and transportation for this position.In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.  The representative rate for this position is $63,148.00 per annum ($30.25 per hour).Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship Required. See Special Conditions of Employment Section. Major Duties:What are the Major Duties of this Position?Individual Counseling:  Individual sessions vary in methods andintensity relevant to the individual's problems.  They may focus on helping the individual offender understand and live within the complex family circumstances and assist him in developing new adjustment techniques.  Helps the offender to understand, accept, and work within the bounds of authority.  Fundamental to this process, the Case Manager helps the offender view problems objectively and to deal with them realistically.  Strives to motivate the offender to achieve whatever potentials permit and to increase feelings of worth, permitting the development of self-pride.  This counseling is done independently.Group Counseling:  The incumbent independently conducts group guidance sessions of a varying nature.  During the sessions, different group techniques are applied to help the inmate understand the basic problems and to assist in functioning in a more acceptable manner.  Incumbent strives to establish appropriate standards and values, improving character traits and available skills.  This counseling deals with institutional adjustment, U.S. Parole commission, release planning, and interpersonal communications.Community Contacts:  Routinely deals with community resources tosecure information and develop release plans.  In order to serve the offender's needs, the incumbent coordinates the use of other professional disciplines.  In doing so, routinely mediates with other jurisdictions and influences the public attitude and acceptance of parolees.  These contacts require initiative, independent professional judgement and skill to maintain good public relations and accomplish casework objectives.  Recognizes the needs and eligibility of offenders and families for a wide range of resources, interprets these resources skillfully to offenders, families, and concerned agencies.  To be effective, incumbent must demonstrate sophistication and extensive knowledge of community social problems, community treatment facilities and programs including Community Corrections Centers, drug and alcohol aftercare, counseling at family services agencies, community Mental Health Service, etc.Reports and Correspondence:  Prepare special progress reports for such consideration as parole, transfer, restoration of forfeited good time, and makes appropriate recommendations.  Corresponds with attorneys, judges, probation and parole officers and otherprofessionals regarding the inmate's case.  Incumbent is fully responsible for the professional preparation of the report and cover letter for those cases which have been committed by the U.S. Courts for Study and Observation and sentence recommendation.The incumbent utilizes diverse sources of information from boththe institution and the community.  The report is prepared for thecourts and is utilized by judges, attorneys, and Probation Officers during the sentencing process.  Inquiries from various sources ranging from Congressmen to creditors must also be evaluated, researched and responded to promptly.Case Work:  The incumbent in preparation of diagnostic studies, isresponsible for collecting, interpreting and evaluating factualinformation reflecting developmental and circumstantial factors for the assigned caseload of inmates.  The incumbent is assigned full professional responsibility for cases presenting a wide range of problems; there are no limitations as to the difficulty of the services performed.  The incumbent exercises considerable independent professional judgment in evaluating the resources of the individual, both personal and family, as well as resources available in the institution and in the community.The incumbent actively shows continuous responsibility for implementing and monitoring the treatment plan and initiating necessary changes.  Routinely makes independent professional decisions and recommendations that have a pronounced effect on the inmate's life.  In this continuing process, the incumbent develops and prepares reports of individual progress and evaluation, a large volume of relevant correspondence, and a network of verbal communication with institutional staff and supporting agencies.  The Case Manager is a voting member of the Unit Team, both classification and reclassification.  He/She also serves as a member of the Unit Disciplinary Committee, at times as chairman.Incumbent is responsible for identifying financial obligationsimposed by the courts on inmates assigned to his/her caseload, then assisting the inmate in developing a plan to complete the obligation.  The incumbent is responsible for identifying securityconcerns of inmates which may place the inmate under the CentralInmate Monitoring Program.  He/She conducts periodic program reviews of inmate's case, reassessing security concerns during the reviews.Liaison:  The incumbent acts in a liaison capacity with other units and institutional employees on matters concerning inmate behavior. He/She is responsible for interpreting and making critical judgement to institutional and other agency staff concerning the inmate's program and desired objectives.  In this function, is required to have a thorough knowledge of the inmate's entire program.  Serves as the primary liaison with the U.S. Parole Commission in reporting the inmate's program progress, readiness or lack of readiness for release, and resources in the community relevant to the desirability of his release.  Actively develops program planning by presenting cases to the Unit Team and coordinating case management services withother correctional disciplines.The incumbent also has responsibility for monitoring, evaluating and determining appropriateness of said reports and correspondence relative to the compliance of the Privacy and Freedom of Information Acts.Assists in upward mobility by providing guidance and training toqualified staff who are interested in the Case Management field;supervises and evaluates both student and co-op interns; providesguidance and training to junior Case Managers.  On a rotating basis, the incumbent chairs, organizes, and conducts scheduled Case Management meetings; represe

Job Title: Masters Level Therapist or RN & Case Manager Company: ARKANSAS COUNSELING ASSOCIATES Location: Memphis, TN Description: Masters Level Therapist or RN ARKANSAS COUNSELING ASSOCIATES Qualified candidate must have a Master's degree in counseling or social work and be eligible for license in Arkansas. Will consider an RN with at least one year psych experience. Case Manager Outgoing, friendly, computer literate. Valid drivers license. College deg. pref. Psych experience a plus. Call Register to View or e-mail Register to View yahoo.com. Posting provided by: