Licensed Case Manager (Veteran Transitional Housing) Lyons, NJ

Community Hope, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Hope, Inc. is hiring a full-time Licensed Case Manager for the Hope for Veterans Program in New Jersey. You will provide assessment, individual and group psychotherapy, and supportive services to veterans enrolled in the program.

Responsibilities include direct services, recovery planning, IRPs, veteran advocacy, referrals, family meetings, and coordination with community resources. You will participate in on-call rotation and help develop recovery groups, with a 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Must hold NJ LSW/LAC/LCSW or LPC licensure.
• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• Knowledge of veterans' issues, mental health, addiction, or homelessness is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, and support services for veterans in the Hope for Veterans Program.
• Develop Individual Recovery Plans (IRPs) in compliance with VA Grant & Per Diem guidelines.
• Support veterans with mental health symptoms, grief, PTSD, behavioral issues, relationship challenges, or substance use.
• Participate in Clinical On-Call rotation and respond to emergencies.
• Develop recovery support groups and activities for veterans.
• Transport veterans in agency vehicles as needed.
• Provide medication education to promote safety and independence.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation with veteran confidentiality.
• Collaborate as a team member, facilitating groups and covering co-workers' duties as needed.

Skills

Veterans issues knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in non-profit or human services management or related field

NJ LSW/LAC/LCSW or LPC licensure

Job description

Do you want to work in a friendly, professional and supportive organization? Do you have a desire to serve those who bravely served our country?If so, COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

Community Hope is looking for full-time Licensed Case Manager for our Hope for Veterans Program.

FREE Licensure Clinical Supervision!

4 WEEKS Paid-Time Off!, Birthday Holiday, Paid Lunch, PLUS MORE!

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9am-5pm; Wednesday 11am-7pm (40 hrs/ wk)

Will provide assessment, diagnosis, individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, and support services for veterans enrolled in the Hope for Veterans Program.

• Provide direct services, including assessment, evaluation, recovery planning, case conferences, referrals, family meetings, group and individual psychotherapy, veteran advocacy, and linkage to community resources.
• Develop Individual Recovery Plans (IRPs) in compliance with VA Grant & Per Diem guidelines.
• Support veterans experiencing mental health symptoms, grief, PTSD, behavioral issues, relationship challenges, or substance use.
• Participate in Clinical On-Call rotation and respond to emergent employee and veteran needs.
• Develop recovery support groups and activities to meet veteran needs.
• Transport veterans, as needed, in agency vehicles.
• Provide medication education to promote safety and independence.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation while upholding veteran confidentiality.
• Function as a team member: facilitate groups, participate in program activities, share relevant information, and cover co-workers' duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in non-profit or human services management, mental health, substance abuse, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of veterans' issues, mental illness, addiction, and/or homelessness required.
• Must possess a current NJ LSW, LAC, LCSW or LPC licensure.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, with a good driving record

VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Request Priority Protected Veteran Referral. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled Contact.

We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American, people of color, women, LGBTQ+, people of all abilities, veterans and veteran spouses.