DDS Case Officer 1

DDS Case Officer 1

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DDS Case Officer 1

Salary

$45,173.00 - $47,423.00 Annually

Location

408 Second Avenue North, Ste 2100, Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Non Civil Service

Job Number

STCDDS1

Division

State Trial Courts

Opening Date

08/25/2026

Closing Date

11/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

Position Description

The candidate will be asked to perform professional, technical, and analytical work involved in the development, evaluation, and promotion of the Dual Disorders Services arm of Community Corrections/State Trial Court division.

This class has non-supervisory responsibilities over employees and/or interns involved in a program or programs for which the incumbent is responsible. This classification receives direction and reports to the Program Manager.

Typical Duties

• Perform case officer duties as required which may include conducting assessments utilizing required state assessment tools including, but not limited to, addiction severity index (ASI) and Validated Risk/Needs Assessment upon certification.

• Attend/testify/cover courts.

• Participating in the development and promotion of the program.

• Assist in the development and design of program objectives and content.

• Research and recommends alternative methods of program management to identify possible alternative approaches or evaluate current techniques.

• May review instructional materials, methods, and media for possible use in programs.

• May participate in the dissemination of program information through designing pamphlets, attending conferences, seminars, meetings, etc., in order to promote, publicize and gain support for the program(s).

• Participates in the delivery, evaluation and analysis of programs and services.

• Performs analysis of data to identify aspects of successful program operations.

• May prepare analytical and interpretative reports for management.

• May consult with field experts to ascertain program related information.

• Keeps abreast of current developments and trends.

• Performs specialized services including teaching cognitive behavior curricula.

• May coordinate community resources.

• May recommend placement of clients in specialized programs as needed.

• Performs general administrative duties.

• Keeps accurate records.

• Writes narrative and statistical reports and letters.

• Other assigned duty as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicant must have a Bachelor Degree with two years experience in mental health counseling.

• Employee should demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Employee must exhibit personal integrity, maturity, judgment, and emotional stability suitable to the job.

• Familiarity with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Population.

• Familiarity with clinical rating scales.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To apply by fax, send resume to:

Davidson County Community Corrections

615-862-8618

Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

Employer

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Division 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities

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