Job Description

As a Mental Health Case Manager you will serve adults with mental illness in a partial care setting by working as part of a talented, energetic team who develops, implements and monitors individual recovery plans and progress in order to support consumers' stability within the community.

Duties:

- Facilitate group counseling sessions addressing topics such as psychoeducation, peer support, interpersonal skills, recovery strategies, etc.

- Develop collaborative individualized recovery plans with clients

- Implement interventions and monitor responses to support symptom management and improved mental wellness

- Complete comprehensive Mental Health intakes with MH clients

- Provide personal 1:1 support, and assist with de-escalation/crisis-intervention as needed

- Coordinate with clients’ adjunct services for continuity of care, including family members, community workers, group homes, hospitals, DCP&P/Probation, Social Services, etc.

- Maintain client records, including daily group notes and weekly progress notes

Skills:

- Ability to develop and maintain strong therapeutic alliances with clients

- Maintain empathetic and inclusive approach to encourage recovery and wellness

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills

- Excellent time management and organizational skills

Qualifications:

• Active NJ licensure including LSW, LAC - Preferred

–OR–

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field of study (Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, etc.

–OR–

• Associates Degree with work experience in the mental health / human services field
• Experience in mental health and co-occurring treatment
• Ability to conduct thorough bio-psycho-social assessments

Hours:

- Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm

- Full-time only. No evening or on-call hours

Salary:

$40,000 or $55,000 (with Licensure)

Benefits:

• Clinical supervision towards LCSW/LPC licensure is included free of cost and conducted on-site on a weekly basis for all staff members pursuing their next clinical licensure. Staff members currently pursuing a master's degree are also eligible for internship supervision as well.
• Health insurance, paid holidays, vacation time, sick/personal time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Medical Specialty:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Mental Health counseling: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LAC or LSW (Preferred)

Work Location: In person