Case Manager

MHA promotes mental health and total wellness for individuals facing challenges associated with mental illness and addiction recovery. We increase community awareness while enhancing mental well-being through advocacy, education, prevention, treatment, and services.

MHA is seeking a Case manager to join our Assisted Outpatient Treatment Services Team operating out of Morris County ! Be a part of the team that makes a difference in the lives of our consumers. 

Benefits of working at the Mental Health Association:

• Joining the staff of supportive and team oriented individuals
• MHA is an approved site for the New Jersey Behavioral Healthcare Provider Loan Redemption Program.
• Excellent benefits package available
• Retention Incentive provided after completion of 6 month anniversary

Qualifications:
Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or a related field and experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness is preferred. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be considered if accompanied by demonstrated experience in working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Able to work a flexible schedule, evenings, weekend and holiday hours. Able to work one evening night per week (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM). Valid driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities:

• Provide on-going monitoring of individuals in the AOT program to ensure compliance with each court order.
• Conduct intake assessments, develop and oversee treatment plans for individuals involved in AOT program. Oversee all program services and procedures.
• Communicate observations and information regarding each individual to the AOT Director, AOT Psychiatrist, and treatment team.
• Provide linkage and service coordination to individuals to appropriate/court order treatment modalities.
• Assist with case management needs, including, but not limited to: obtaining public entitlement and benefits such as Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, Welfare, Food-stamps and Section 8.
• Assist with the integration of mental and physical healthcare and developing a Psychiatric Advance Directive, if identified.
• Supervise, organize and support recreational and/or socialization activities.
• Provide transportation, support counseling, crisis intervention services as needed.
• Meet all expected productivity levels, in regard to direct service provisions to consumers.
• Document observation, information, and services in progress notes.
• Establish and maintain an ongoing therapeutic relationship and case load as skill level permits.
• Monitors service delivery to meet program participants changing needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the AOT Director.

Reports to
Program Director - Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program

Annual Base Rate : $45,650 - $47,300 

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