The Care Manager/Mental Health Advocate will work in collaboration with consumers on goals addressed in individual recovery plan to maximize the consumers successful community adaptation and quality of life.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Provide direct services to consumers and their families; relapse prevention, daily living skills including money management; development and support of social and recreational activities; consumer psycho education and support family and significant others education and support, consumer advocacy, crisis intervention, securing and maintaining housing and financial resources; transportation for consumers in agency vehicles with adherence to agency policies and procedures, etc.
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Coordinate with other services provided to consumer.
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Participate in an interdisciplinary team process to ensure the provision of successful implementation of individual recovery plan goals.
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Record, report and monitor service delivery as per program contract requirements.
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Attend required annual trainings mandated by DMHS standards.
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Understand and participate in successful completion of fidelity scale goals.
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Liaison with payee provider - family and children services.
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Assist clinician, vocational specialist, co-occurring specialist to facilitate groups.
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Assist nurses in securing medical appointments and lab work.
SALARY RANGE: $48,000 (Based on years of experience and credentials)
MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:
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Associate Degree from accredited university in psychiatric rehabilitation or related human services field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor's degree with two years' experience
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS: Valid NJ Driver's License
CPC offers a comprehensive variety of benefits to promote health and financial security for you and your family:
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Hybrid work schedule office and from home
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Free clinical supervision, including supervision that qualifies for LCSW eligibility
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Flexible scheduling available
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Free CEUs available
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Tuition reimbursement
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Paid conference days available
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Reimbursement for Professional Development activities
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Competitive salary
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Tax-Deferred 403B Retirement Plan w/ employer match after 6 months of service
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Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
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Credit Union
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Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan options
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Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)
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Company paid Life Insurance
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Employee Assistance Program
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Discounts offers for entertainment/travel/shopping, childcare, and much more!