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Youth Opportunity lists this Case Manager opportunity in gallatin, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Case Manager – Youth Behavioral Health
Location: Gallatin, TN Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $48,000 - $52,500 per year, based on experience
About Youth Opportunity & Gallatin Primary Assessment Center
Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Gallatin Primary Assessment Center in Gallatin, Tennessee is a secure short-term facility serving boys ages 13 to 17 who require assessment and stabilization. The center offers continuous observation, clinical evaluation, mental health care, and life skills programming during initial placement.
Youth typically remain for about 30 days, receiving individual and group therapy, educational services, victim-impact awareness, and family engagement. Small group living units support informed placement decisions and safe transition to longer-term residential or community settings.
Position Summary – Case Manager Job in Gallatin, TN
We are hiring a Case Manager to coordinate assessment services, documentation, communication, and transition planning at Gallatin Primary Assessment Center. Working under the clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional, you will serve as an important liaison among youth, families, the Tennessee Department of Children's Services, the treatment team, and other community partners.
This position is ideal for a compassionate and organized human services professional who wants to help youth successfully navigate a critical period of assessment and transition.
Case Manager Job Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
Paid time off and holidays – Earn four hours of PTO every pay period
Free RX delivery on most medications
Tuition reimbursement and professional development
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Supportive, mission-driven work environment
Why Join Youth Opportunity?
Make a meaningful difference during a critical period in a young person's life
Collaborate with clinical professionals, families, and child welfare partners
Help develop individualized recommendations that support successful placements
Build valuable experience in behavioral health, assessment, and case management
Develop your skills through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities
Case Manager Responsibilities
Provide case management services and maintain ongoing communication with youth, families, agency representatives, and members of the treatment team
Coordinate or arrange required mental health and substance use screenings and assessments
Complete performance summaries, treatment plan reviews, transition plans, aftercare plans, and discharge summaries
Maintain accurate, timely, and objective case records according to organizational and contractual requirements
Serve as a liaison among the program, the Tennessee Department of Children's Services, outside agencies, and each youth's family
Prepare youth and families for program visits, family conferences, transition planning, and aftercare responsibilities
Connect youth and family members with appropriate community resources
Assist with post-release and follow-up data collection as required by policy, Medicaid guidelines, and contractual obligations
Participate in treatment team meetings and communicate each youth's progress, needs, and placement recommendations
Collaborate with leadership on performance-improvement activities
Conduct periodic case-record reviews to support compliance with Youth Opportunity policies and agency requirements
Other Duties Include
Maintain a high standard of role-model behavior for youth
Participate in required training and professional development activities
Report any acts, incidents, or conditions reflecting the possibility of inappropriate youth-to-youth or staff-to-youth relationships
Report any use of physical force and all unusual incidents according to established guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned or needed
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, or a related human services field
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational, analytical, documentation, and time-management skills
Understanding of group leadership, group dynamics, and experiential education
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with youth, families, clinical professionals, and outside agencies
Ability to pass required background checks and pre-employment screenings
Preferred Experience
Two or more years of experience working with children or adolescents with serious emotional, behavioral, or substance use needs
Candidates with a master's degree in an appropriate field may be considered without two years of professional experience
Experience working in a Medicaid provider environment
Experience with the Department of Children's Services, juvenile justice agencies, residential programs, assessment centers, or other child welfare settings
Experience with case-record management and group-work techniques
Other Requirements
Physical Demands: Must be able to move throughout the property, participate in youth activities, and transport youth or staff when required. Must be able to meet applicable health requirements and successfully complete the PAR physical techniques evaluation and written certification examination.
Other: Must maintain an appropriate and valid state driver's license. Must meet all applicable state criminal background check and pre-employment screening requirements.
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Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Worksite address
gallatin, TN, 37066, US
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