About this role
Case Manager – Youth Behavioral Health Location: Nashville, TN Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $44,000 – $45,000 based on experience
About Youth Opportunity & Harpeth Primary Assessment Center
Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at‑risk youth. Harpeth Primary Assessment Center in Nashville, Tennessee is a secure, 24‑bed assessment center providing trauma‑informed care to girls ages 10 to 17. This temporary program combines structured clinical assessment, individualized support planning, and daily therapeutic services in a highly supportive and structured environment.
Youth typically remain in care for about 30 days, during which they receive intake, multidisciplinary evaluation, education, independent living and social skills training, and initial mental health stabilization. Programming occurs in small group units designed to support accurate placement recommendations, emotional safety, and family engagement while preparing youth for the next phase of care.
Benefits • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – Earn 4 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
About the Role As a Case Manager, you will work under the clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional to deliver case management services for youth in care. You will coordinate treatment activities, facilitate communication between stakeholders, and help youth and families prepare for successful reintegration into their communities.
Key Responsibilities • Provide case management services, including communication with youth, families, and Juvenile Probation Officers • Complete or coordinate required mental health and substance abuse assessments • Develop and update treatment plans, aftercare plans, performance summaries, and discharge summaries • Support data collection for post-release tracking and outcomes • Serve as liaison between the program, DJJ, families, and external agencies • Prepare families for visitation, home leave, aftercare, and group/family meetings • Connect youth and families to appropriate community resources • Participate in internal audits and reviews to ensure policy compliance
Qualifications Required: • Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or related human services field • Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks • Emotionally and physically able to engage in youth activities and program duties
Preferred: • Two years of experience working with youth with emotional or substance use challenges
• If the candidate has a master’s degree in an appropriate field, the experience requirement is preferred, but not required. • Experience in juvenile justice, Medicaid-funded environments, or group facilitation • Familiarity with treatment planning, case documentation, and family engagement strategies
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Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
$44,000 - $45,000/Yr