Case Manager - Mental Health Services jobs in Paterson, NJ

Qualifications
Individual must possess a Master’s Degree (MA) from an accredited college or university in social work, human services, counseling, psychiatric rehabilitation, psychology, or criminal justice; or have a minimum of two years of professional experience in a community behavioral health setting. Certification as a psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner may be substituted for one year of experience. Valid driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provides community based outreach services to persons diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder.
• Performs case management duties including linkage and referrals to mental health and non-mental health services, service coordination and assists with therapeutic rehabilitative skill development.
• Contributes to the development of individualized treatment plans.
• Services will be delivered in individual’s home or other locations convenient for the individual. Participates in team and community provider meetings.
• Electronic Clinical Record keeping will be required as indicated by funding sources and/or accreditation agencies.
• Case managers must meet all expected productivity levels for direct service provision to consumers.

Reports to
Recovery Coordinator

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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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