Field-Based Mental Health Support Specialist

Collaborative Support Programs; Absecon (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

6 weeks PTO

11 holidays

Job summary

Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey (CSPNJ) is seeking a full-time Support Worker to provide direct support, development of life skills, and linkages to community resources for individuals with psychiatric and/or substance use disabilities.

You will work primarily in the field (70-80%), meeting residents on service plans, assessing needs, and maintaining progress notes to regulatory standards. A caseload of 25–30 residents is typical, with on-call rotation compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health related discipline preferred.
• Alternative: high school diploma with 3+ years related work or lived experience.
• Must have strong documentation and regulatory compliance abilities.
• NJ driver’s license required with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and skill development to residents with psychiatric or substance use disabilities.
• Field-based work 70–80% meeting residents on service plans and assessing needs.
• Manage a caseload of 25–30 residents and complete progress notes per regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with community providers to expand access to housing, healthcare, employment, and services.
• Advocate for residents and promote independence and community integration.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Time management

Multitasking

MS Office

Empathy/trauma-informed

Bilingual (plus)

Driver's license

Lived experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mental health

High school diploma + 3+ years related experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey (CSPNJ) is seeking a full-time Support Worker to provide direct support, development of life skills, and linkages to community resources for individuals with psychiatric and/or substance use disabilities.

You will work primarily in the field (70-80%), meeting residents on service plans, assessing needs, and maintaining progress notes to regulatory standards. A caseload of 25–30 residents is typical, with on-call rotation compensation.