Mental Health Case Manager — Empathetic, Multi-Case Support

Signature Behavioral Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (major holidays)

Competitive pay

Job summary

Signature Behavioral Health in Brick/Morris Plains, NJ is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to support adults with serious mental illness. The role involves establishing therapeutic relationships, managing up to 20 clients, and coordinating recovery plans within a fast-paced setting.

You will lead psychoeducation groups, document progress, and advocate for clients to access needed entitlements, while partnering with social workers and clinicians across the care team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in partial care or supervised residential setting, working with seriously and persistently mentally ill.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an ongoing therapeutic relationship and case manage up to 20 mixed risk level persons served.
• Conduct psychoeducation groups and provide individualized case management sessions.
• Maintain up-to-date records, including weekly progress notes and develop individualized recovery plans.
• Provide personal support; crisis intervention and advocacy for entitlements.
• Assigning, monitoring, and organizing cases, directly involved in clients' lives, providing resources and assistance.
• Planning health services, coordinating with social workers and doctors, scheduling treatment or recovery.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Crisis intervention

Empathy

Self-directed

Client advocacy

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's in social work

Master's in social work (preferred)

Sociology/Healthcare related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Signature Behavioral Health in Brick/Morris Plains, NJ is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to support adults with serious mental illness. The role involves establishing therapeutic relationships, managing up to 20 clients, and coordinating recovery plans within a fast-paced setting.

You will lead psychoeducation groups, document progress, and advocate for clients to access needed entitlements, while partnering with social workers and clinicians across the care team.