Impactful Mental Health Case Manager (Outpatient)

Mercer Behavioral Health; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer Behavioral Health is seeking a Mental Health case worker to join our team. You will provide outpatient mental health services that demonstrate cultural sensitivity and meet the needs of designated MBH consumers.

Evaluates consumer needs and delivers therapeutic interventions incorporating evidence based individual and group programming as appropriate for mental health issues. Responsibilities include using evidence-based treatment methods, maintaining detailed documentation, adhering to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, or similar field.
• Previous experience as a mental health therapist preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certified.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill.

Responsibilities

• Use evidence-based treatment methods to facilitate group and individual treatments
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of patient information and treatment plan
• Adhere to all MBH and licensing standards
• Develop and/or implement treatment plans for adults (ages 18-75) with persistent and severe mental illness
• Participate and lead therapeutic groups and activities and function as an active member of the team.
• Assume overall case management responsibilities for assigned consumers including coordination and liaison with other community agencies, healthcare systems and providers.
• Maintain appropriate patient records according to the time frames and quality guidelines established by MBH and applicable accrediting organizations standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, or similar field

Job description

Mercer Behavioral Health is seeking a Mental Health case worker to join our team. You will provide outpatient mental health services that demonstrate cultural sensitivity and meet the needs of designated MBH consumers.

Evaluates consumer needs and delivers therapeutic interventions incorporating evidence based individual and group programming as appropriate for mental health issues. Responsibilities include using evidence-based treatment methods, maintaining detailed documentation, adhering to