PESP ARRIVE Together Care Coordinator

Care Plus NJ, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Clinical Supervision

Vacation, Personal, and Sick time

Holiday pay

401K Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Life & AD&D insurance

STD & LTD coverage

Job summary

CarePlus New Jersey is seeking a mental health outreach professional to provide follow up outreach, on-site support, care coordination, and psychoeducation to individuals connected with law enforcement who may benefit from community resources. You will work with several municipalities, report to multiple locations during the week, and help develop strong partnerships.

Responsibilities include follow up with at-risk individuals, counseling, referrals to MH or SUD services, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Must have a BA/BS degree in mental health or related field.
• Motivation to work closely with law enforcement and emergency personnel to serve the Bergen County community.
• Capacity to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Follow up with individuals at risk in-person and/or via telephone.
• Provide supportive counseling, psychoeducation, referrals and linkage to MH or SUD services.
• Develop strong relationships with Bergen County Police Departments and Emergency First Responders.
• Collaborate with the Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program team and other community programs as needed.

Skills

Follow-up outreach

Counseling

Relationship building

Education

BA/BS degree in mental health

Job description

What We Offer:

• Free Clinical Supervision
• Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick time
• Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
• 401K Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program
• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage

Note: That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Job Summary:

Provides follow up outreach and/or on-site support services, care coordination, and psychoeducation to individuals who have been involved with law enforcement and may benefit from follow up mental health support services in the community. You will work directly with law enforcement to identify high users of their municipality's emergency services who may or may not require hospitalization or transport to an emergency room but may benefit from linkage to additional resources or services in the community. You will work with several municipalities and report to one or more locations throughout your workweek to assist with fostering a strong partnership.

What You Will Do:

• Follow up with individuals at risk in-person and/or via telephone
• Provide supportive counseling, psychoeducation, referral and/or linkage to appropriate MH or SUD services
• Work to develop strong relationships with Bergen County Police Departments and Emergency First Responders
• Work collaboratively with the Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program team, and other community programs as needed

What We Need to See:

• Must have a minimum of a BA/BS degree in mental health, and be interested in working with adults with mental illness and/or substance related issues, experience preferred
• Motivation to work closely with law enforcement and emergency service personnel to serve the Bergen County community
• Capacity to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams, to develop the role to meet the needs of the target population
• Valid NJ Driver's license and eligible to be insured under CPNJ automobile insurance policy

About CarePlus New Jersey:

CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.

Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.