Mental Health Worker Partial Care Per Diem

Organizational Overview:

CarePlus New Jersey 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.

Job Summary:

You will oversee on-site services and support for consumers, the facilitation of groups in the Partial Care Program, the communication of observations and information about consumers to appropriate staff, and the supervision of consumer activities as assigned by supervisory personnel.

What You Will Do:

• Manage the provision and coordination of program services

• Prepare a complete written intake assessment which includes treatment plans, relevant goals, behaviorally-measurable goals that serve as indexes for evaluating treatment progress, and realistic time frames for achievement.

• Perform ongoing assessment of consumers by exhibiting knowledge of the age-specific populations, developmental levels, and diagnosis.

• Provide verbal counseling and crisis intervention services (but not crisis intervention counseling)

• Help with the acquisition of transportation and safely transport consumers daily.

What We Need to See:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Mental Health discipline (Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Counseling, Psychiatric Rehabilitation or Criminal Justice)

• 1 years of verified related work or life experience in mental health, residential, and/or partial care services desirable

• A valid driver's license insurable by the agency's automobile insurance

What We Offer:

• Excellent supervision and training

• Referral Bonuses

• Wellness initiatives

• Continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for loan forgiveness

About CarePlus New Jersey:

CPNJ embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion in all of it policies and procedures. 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.