In-Community Case Manager - Mobile Hope One Access Center

mentalhealthassociation; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays, vacation, personal andS

Sick time

Job summary

Mental Health Association seeks a Full Time In-Community Case Manager to join its Self-Help, Advocacy and Education team in New Jersey. The role focuses on linking consumers to mental health services, providing counseling and case management, and engaging with law enforcement and the community through trainings.

The position supports the Hope One project, requires a flexible schedule, and involves mobile outreach with a dedicated team. Competitive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology counseling or a related field preferred or a minimum of one-year relevant experience.
• Able to represent the Hope One project and the Organization at speaking engagements, with the media and public officials.
• Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Must be a licensed driver in NJ.

Responsibilities

• Provide community linkage while on the Hope One Van ten hours a week.
• Provide information, referrals, and immediate linkages to services.
• Assist consumers to provide a continuum of care regarding mental health programs and services.
• Assist in scheduled law enforcement and community trainings.
• Facilitation of access to appropriate services, including transportation and application for entitlements.
• Provide face-to-face contacts focusing on counseling, case management and treatment care sessions.
• Provide consumer support with community services.

Skills

Community outreach

Public speaking

Case management

Flexibility

Driver's license NJ

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work/psychology or related field

Job description

MHA promotes mental health and total wellness for individuals facing challenges associated with mental illness and addiction recovery. We increase community awareness while enhancing mental well-being through advocacy, education, prevention, treatment, and services.
MHA is seeking a Full Time In-Community Case Manager to join our Self-Help, Advocacy and EducationTeam! Be a part of the team that makes a difference in the lives of our consumers.

The Morris County Sheriff’s office in partnership with the Mental Health Association, Morris County Prevention is Key and their Center for Addiction Recovery, Education and Success (CARES) provides mobile outreach services.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology counseling or a related field preferred or a minimum of one-year relevant experience working with individuals’ mental health and co-occurring disorders.
• Must be comfortable representing the Hope One project and the Organization at various speaking engagements, with the media and with public officials.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours, as needed.
• Must be a licensed driver in NJ.

Responsibilities:

• Required to provide community linkage while on the Hope One Van ten hours a week.
• Provide information, referrals, and immediate linkages to services.
• Assist consumers to provide a continuum of care regarding mental health programs and services.
• Assist in scheduled law enforcement and community trainings.
• Facilitation of access to appropriate services, including transportation to services and activities as necessary and application for and receipt of all applicable public entitlements.
• Provide face-to-face contacts focusing on counseling, case management and treatment care sessions.
• Provide consumer support with community services.

Record Keeping:

• Record keeping as required by funding sources, and/or accreditation agencies.
• Collection and maintenance of confidential consumer statistics to be provided to the research partner.
• Must meet all expected productivity levels, in regards to direct service provision to consumers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
  

Annual Base Rate: $49,500

Reports to: Director of Self-Help and Advocacy

Fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff.
Generous 401(k) match.
Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time.

MHAEM is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is MHAEM’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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