Case Manager
Mental Health Association · Parsippany, NJ · 2 mo ago
Management$46k–$47k/yrFull-time
Qualifications
- Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or a related field and experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness is preferred.
- A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be considered if accompanied by demonstrated experience in working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Able to work a flexible schedule, evenings, weekend and holiday hours.
- Able to work one evening night per week (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM).
- Valid driver’s license in good standing.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-going monitoring of individuals in the AOT program to ensure compliance with each court order.
- Conduct intake assessments, develop and oversee treatment plans for individuals involved in AOT program. Oversee all program services and procedures.
- Communicate observations and information regarding each individual to the AOT Director, AOT Psychiatrist, and treatment team.
- Provide linkage and service coordination to individuals to appropriate/court order treatment modalities.
- Assist with case management needs, including, but not limited to: obtaining public entitlement and benefits such as Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, Welfare, Food-stamps and Section 8.
- Assist with the integration of mental and physical healthcare and developing a Psychiatric Advance Directive, if identified.
- Supervise, organize and support recreational and/or socialization activities.
- Provide transportation, support counseling, crisis intervention services as needed.
- Maintain all expected productivity levels, in regard to direct service provisions to consumers.
- Document observation, information, and services in progress notes.
- Establish and maintain an ongoing therapeutic relationship and case load as skill level permits.
- Monitor service delivery to meet program participants changing needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the AOT Director.
Reports to
Program Director - Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program
Pay
Annual Base Rate : $45,650 - $47,300
Benefits
- Full paid medical coverage for eligible staff.
- Generous 401(k) match.
- Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time.