Jobs in Athens, TN

Help Others, Make a Difference, Save a Life. Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every day? Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life? And do it all while working where your hard work is appreciated? You have a lot of choices in where you work...make the decision to work where you are valued! Join the McNabb Center Team as the OAC District 10 Case Manager today! The OAC District 10 Case Manager Summary of position: The Co-Occurring Case Manager must be able exercise sound judgment and effective decision making, ability to set boundaries, aptitude for empathetic listening, flexibility, willingness, and adaptability to working with diverse populations. The individual must be able to work independently and interdependently in a non-traditional setting, while adhering to federal confidentiality laws and accepted standards and practices. Be able to interact professionally and be able to represent the agency and the best interests of the client in numerous environments, including working with clients who may be incarcerated and/or involved with the legal system in some capacity (e.g., criminal and/or juvenile court). JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Clients will be offered quality prevention, intervention and/or treatment in a group, individual or family setting. Facilitate recovery skills building, relapse prevention, life skills, parenting, and other appropriate interventions with individuals and families. Meet with adult clients and/or appropriate family members individually and complete program intakes as needed. Meet with clients in various settings to facilitate wraparound and case management services, including county and city jails as needed. Assist client with daily living skill development and help client navigate systems toward goal attainment. Arrange and/or administer random UDS screens to evaluate client's abstinence. 2. Coordinate care with referral sources, community partners, and other providers as appropriate. Provide linkage and referral to community and treatment resources as appropriate. Coordinate care with team members in MH/COD/AOD, DCS, jail-based services, and other community partners/referral sources as needed to meet client need. Communicate with judicial team members as needed and appropriate. 3. Provide quality case management and assist clients with reaching specified goals Maintain and document client progress toward their identified goals on appropriate program forms. Facilitate/coordinate client treatment entry and/or engagement in services related to their treatment goal attainment (including assessing client's and family's needs, providing linkage and referral to appropriate resources.) Engage or re-engage client in relevant services as appropriate. 4. Complete all documentation in compliance with accepted standards and practices on time. Complete all necessary paperwork including assessments, intakes, daily and weekly notes, treatment plans and transition plans, plans of care, ASAMS, etc. based on program and agency guidelines/expectations. Follow all HIPAA requirements and federal confidentiality laws related to PHI and transportation of PHI. Review client Treatment Plan as needed, document client progress on objectives and update as needed. Provide data as applicable for progress reports. Maintain documentation as required and specified by the program grant. 5. Assist Program Coordinator/IOP Masters Clinician in collection of Quality Assurance Indicators. Complete/submit accurate time sheet daily in e-Datis. Case Managers will do call backs and other follow up to assist with evaluation of clients post-discharge. Ensure client satisfaction surveys are offered anonymously on a regular basis. 6. Case Managers will develop a plan with supervisor regarding professional development. Staff will have a valid driver's license and have or be willing to obtain ?f? endorsement. Will attend trainings as requested or assigned. Staff will attend individual supervision with Program Coordinator on an ongoing basis for additional help/support. Staff will attend treatment team meetings on a regular basis to present cases and to coordinate with other members of the team. 7. CMS will perform other duties as assigned or directed for the good of the clients served and/or the program. Staff member will complete additional tasks as assigned by supervisor. This is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change s, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. COMPENSATION: Starting salary for this position is approximately $19.34/hour based on relevant experience and education. Schedule: Primary working hours are Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Travel: This position requires utilizing a personal dependable vehicle to conduct center business. Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driver status is a condition of employment. Must be able to obtain F Endorsement on Driver's License. Equipment/Technology: Position requires regular use of a computer and appropriate phone etiquette. Must be able to complete electronic documentation. QUALIFICATIONS - OAC District 10 Case Manager Experience / Knowledge: Experience working with special populations 1:1 in a case management or home/community-based treatment settings. Previous addiction/co-occurring work experience is required. Knowledge of child development, including developmental milestones a plus. Must possess knowledge and/or experience with Trauma Informed Care. Applicant should understand family systems and be able to work with mothers, their primary supports, and their children. Familiarity with Department of Children's Services (DCS), juvenile court processes, and the criminal justice system are helpful to this position. Education / License: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Education, Sociology, Social Work, or a related field of study or bachelors degree with a minimum of 15 credit hours in social science field. Strong knowledge of addiction and co-occurring disorders as well as mental health care are essential. Knowledge of 12 step programs, medication assisted treatment, case management, assessment, treatment planning, child development and aftercare/discharge planning are required. Physical/Emotional/Social - Skills/Abilities: Exposure to biological hazards. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Close eye work. Lifting up to 50 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Location: Monroe County, Tennessee McMinn County, Tennessee Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference! Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. PI04287ddd4322-37***********1