Addiction Case Manager Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

At Steadfast Health we're a on a mission to deliver hope, healing, and long-term health to those experiencing substance use disorder, through best-in-class addiction treatment and an unwavering belief that lasting recovery comes from partnering with our patients as respected equals in their care journey.  We're a passionate team striving to raise the standard of compassionate care for our patients, and we know that to do that, we must care for our people first. We'd love to meet you and tell you about what we're building! 

Role Summary 

As a Steadfast Health APP, working in our hospital partner settings, you'll practice at the top of your license, providing a compassionate, evidence-based, addiction medicine consult service, filling a critical gap in substance use disorder care. You will serve as a primary point of contact for providers in the hospital, providing timely consultations, treatment recommendations, and mission-driven support to patients.

As a key member of the hospital-based consult team, you'll work closely with attending physicians, hospitalists, nursing staff, and case managers. Physician backup will be readily available, and you'll remain closely connected to Steadfast's leadership team. Here, you're not just joining a care team, you're helping shape the future of addiction treatment within the hospital system. 

Why Steadfast?

• Medical, dental & vision insurance, plus 100% employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match
• 29 days off a year to start (PTO, floating holidays, paid volunteer days), increasing on your anniversary - plus 4 Re-Fuel Days annually for mental health, rest, or CEU activities
• $2,000 annual CEU stipend and ongoing paid training
• Free, confidential EAP access to therapy, legal, financial, and wellness resources
• Protected time built into your day for recharging, clinical supervision, huddles, care planning, and admin work
• MA/LPN and Peer Recovery Specialist support, collaborative care model with physician backup, and manageable panel sizes so you can practice at the top of your license
• Extra perks: SoFi student loan interest rate discount, Rightway Health Concierge, a year of free pet telehealth through Pawp, and Perkspot discount marketplace
• Soulside AI documentation support - because your energy belongs with patients, not paperwork
• We believe lived experience with recovery is a strength, not a barrier - many of our team bring personal or family experience with addiction and recovery, and we welcome candidates in recovery to apply
• Ground-floor opportunity to help shape how we grow

Responsibilities 

• Conduct inpatient consultations for patients with substance use disorders and related comorbidities. 
• Collaborate closely with hospital teams, including attending physicians, nursing staff, and case managers, to develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans. 
• Provide compassionate patient-centered advocacy through the application of Motivational Interviewing principles. 
• Deliver up-to-date, life-saving, cutting-edge SUD therapies with ongoing mentorship from specialty-trained addiction experts. 
• Assist in ensuring smooth handoffs to outpatient Steadfast Health clinics and community resources, ensuring continuity and reducing barriers to long-term recovery. 
• Build strong, respectful relationships with hospital staff, contributing to an integrated, collaborative model of care. 
• Demonstrate flexibility and proactive problem-solving in a dynamic, fast-paced hospital environment. 
• Continuously pursue learning opportunities to stay current on addiction medicine and hospital-based best practices. 
• Provide occasional cross-coverage for outpatient clinic APPs as needed, ensuring seamless patient care and team support. 

Qualifications 

• NP (FNP, AGNP, PMHNP preferred) or PA-C (Internal, Family, Emergency, or Hospital Medicine experience preferred), licensed in the state of Tennessee. 
• Minimum of 1-2 years of hospital-based clinical experience strongly preferred. 
• Comprehensive medical and/or psychiatric evaluation and management experience in substance use disorder treatment.
• Knowledge of SUD diagnoses, medications, and treatment modalities. 
• Ability to confidently navigate hospital systems, workflows, and interdisciplinary teams. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with patients and collaborate effectively with hospital staff. 
• Flexible, solutions-oriented, and committed to continuous learning and professional development. 
• Passionate about Steadfast Health's mission to provide low-barrier, non-punitive, harm-reductionist SUD care. 

Schedule: This role follows the anticipated schedule of Monday - Friday, 8:30a - 5:00p CST. Please note that this schedule may evolve based on organizational needs, and flexibility may be required as Steadfast Health continues to grow. 

Location: Nashville, TN

Salary: This is a full-time, W2 position offering a salary of $132,500 - $145,000, commensurate with experience - as well as a 5% monthly performance based bonus and a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to move throughout hospital units, including frequent walking and standing. 
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to operate medical equipment, perform examinations, and complete electronic documentation. 
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, and hospital staff, both verbally and in writing. 
• Capacity to occasionally lift or move items up to 25 pounds (such as medical supplies). 
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to assess patient conditions, read medical records, and respond to clinical situations. 
• Flexibility to adapt to the fast-paced, variable environment of hospital care while maintaining a patient-centered focus. 

Investors & Partners  

Steadfast Health is proudly funded by Google Ventures (GV) and launched out of Triple Aim Partners. Since 2019, Triple Aim Partners (TAP) has partnered with entrepreneurs across the healthcare ecosystem to build transformative organizations, all with the mission of achieving the Triple Aim (better patient experience, better population health, and lower healthcare costs for all). TAP emphasizes the importance of creating strong, front-line focused company cultures that enable high-quality patient care.