Mental Health Diversion Case Manager

Join our team and immerse yourself in a rewarding career within a community-based treatment program located in Burlington County, NJ.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Core hours:

• Tuesday and Thursday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
• Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Additional early morning, evening, and weekend hours as needed.

Pay

$50,000 per year.

Competencies

• Ability to assess and interpret information related to the population served
• Knowledge of symptoms of disability/disorder and ability to recognize exacerbation of symptoms
• General understanding of treatment needs and available treatment resources
• Population-specific communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist mental health diversion program participants in navigating the criminal justice system
• Support participants in complying with court-ordered conditions and individualized treatment plans
• Monitor participant engagement in treatment services and medication compliance when prescribed
• Maintain regular contact with participants, including in-person and community-based meetings
• Provide evening and weekend availability to complement case management services and address gaps in service accessibility
• Engage with individuals in jail and other judicial facilities as needed
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and cooperate with all investigations, internal and external
• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments of participants and develop individualized service plans
• Provide direct service support including transportation and coordinating treatment teams
• Maintain accurate, timely electronic clinical records that meet state, program, and funding-source standards
• Complete daily activities in the Electronic Clinical Record and meet level-of-service and care guidelines
• Provide additional documentation required for clearance into other judicial facilities
• Work across multiple counties based on program need and travel throughout New Jersey and the tri-state area as needed
• Facilitate linkages to community-based resources within Burlington County and surrounding areas (e.g., filing applications, advocacy, escort to appointments, daily living skill remediation, money management)
• Provide 24/7 on-call crisis intervention on a rotating basis, including evenings and weekends

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision plan
• Retirement plan
• Flexible spending plans
• Excellent time-off benefits
• Opportunity for personal and career growth
• Team-oriented environment (FISH! Philosophy)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, counseling, public administration, or related field; or equivalent professional experience
• Valid driver’s license in good standing

All applicants when hired must submit to a drug screening, background check, and fingerprinting.