Family Support Advocate | Mental Health Navigator

CBH Care; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Retirement support

Generous time off

12 paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A mental health care organization in Hackensack seeks a Training & Recruitment Administrator to assist families during psychiatric admissions. You will provide support and act as an advocate while linking families to community resources. Qualifications include a degree in Social Work or Psychology and two years in mental health services. Full-time position with competitive pay and excellent benefits including health coverage and generous time off.

Qualifications

• Requires two years of direct experience in mental health or human services.
• Valid New Jersey driver's license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist families in crisis during psychiatric screening or admission.
• Link families to supportive community services.
• Advocate for families with hospital staff.

Skills

Crisis intervention assistance

Family advocacy

Collaboration with hospital staff

Community resource navigation

Education

BSW in Social Work or BA/BS in Psychology

Registered Nursing Degree

Job description

A mental health care organization in Hackensack seeks a Training & Recruitment Administrator to assist families during psychiatric admissions. You will provide support and act as an advocate while linking families to community resources. Qualifications include a degree in Social Work or Psychology and two years in mental health services. Full-time position with competitive pay and excellent benefits including health coverage and generous time off.