Case Manager - Urgent Care Mental Health

Oaks Integrated Care Inc.; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

Time benefits for qualified positions

Supervision towards licensure

Team environment – Fish Philosophy

Job summary

Oaks Integrated Care Inc. is seeking a Case Manager to support adults in an Emergency Room Alternative program focused on wellness, recovery, and coping skills.

You will work to prevent hospitalization and connect clients to community resources, conducting initial assessments and referrals as needed. The role emphasizes a team approach with opportunities for supervision towards professional licensure and a strong commitment to recovery principles, with benefits and ongoing growth within the

Qualifications

• BA/BS with at least 1 year in the mental health system or MA/MS preferred.
• Clinical training in group work and working with families.
• Knowledge of mentally ill in imminent distress.
• Knowledge of NJ mental health field and recovery principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 30-40 individuals providing short-term crisis case management.
• Follow-up with people experiencing a psychiatric emergency to provide an alternative to hospitalization.
• Link consumers to other mental health settings with quick turnaround.
• Meet with walk-ins to complete initial documentation and assess referral.

Skills

Crisis case management

Mental health knowledge

Care coordination

Documentation

Walk-in assessments

Education

BA/BS in Counseling or Social Work

MA/MS in Counseling or Social Work

Job description

Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come!

As a Case Manager, you will assist adults who need immediate help with symptoms of mental illness in an Emergency Room Alternative program that strives to assist individuals with building and reinforcing coping skills and support networks. This program emphasizes wellness and recovery principals to not only assist individuals through their current crisis but future challenges as well.

Locations in Cherry Hill, Camden County & Vineland, Cumberland County

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 30-40 individuals providing short-term crisis case management
• Follow-up with people experiencing a psychiatric emergency in order to provide an alternative to hospitalization
• Link consumers to other mental health settings with a quick turnaround
• Meet with walk-ins on an as needed basis to complete initial documentation and be able to assess their referral

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision plan
• Retirement plan
• Flexible spending plans
• EXCELLENT time benefits for qualified positions!
• Opportunity for personal and career growth, including supervision towards professional licensure for eligible candidates
• Team-oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's (BA/BS) with at least 1 year experience working within the mental health system; OR Master's (MA/MS) preferred in Counseling, Social Work or related field
• Clinical training in group work and in working with families;
• Knowledge and experience working with mentally ill in imminent distress;
• Knowledge of the mental health field in NJ and commitment to the principles of recovery

All positions require a valid driver’s license in good standing, and pre-employment drug screening. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.