Location: 365 West Passaic St, Rochelle Park NJ
Onsite & community based: 8-4pm, 8:30-4:30pm, or 9-5pm
Salary: Between $45-48k

What We Offer: 

• Health, Dental and Vision
• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
• Union Benefits
• Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick time
• Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
• 401k Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program
• Licensure Exam Prep Resources (guarantee to pass)

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:
As a Case Manager for our Community Support Services Program, you will provide community-based psychiatric rehabilitation services to adults in Bergen County diagnosed with serious mental illness who are living independently. You will assist in delivering individualized rehabilitative interventions focused on financial stability, mental and physical health, and housing. Your goal is to assist clients in retaining housing by coordinating appointments with landlords and subsidy entities and seeing clients weekly, biweekly, or monthly.

What You Will Do: 

• Support consumers in achieving mental health rehabilitative and recovery goals as identified in the individualized recovery plan, and in accordance with the Community Support Services model.
• Ensure that a minimum of 55% of work hours are spent rendering face-to-face Community Support Services to consumers.
• Promote the process of wellness and recovery with an emphasis on individual dignity and respect. Build upon consumer strengths to address needs, preferences, goals, and valued life roles.
• Provide direct services that address consumer skill development to self-manage their illness and improve their quality of life. This includes but is not limited to the application of Illness Management and Recovery model.
• Provide crisis intervention services when needed and in accordance with agency Policies and Procedures.
• Coordinate consumers' services which may involve collaboration with internal and community providers, family members, community resources, and/or entitlements.
• Function as a team member: cover shifts and duties as needed, facilitate group activities, participate in program activities, and communicate all relevant information to other team members and departments.
• Ensure all clinical and administrative documentation is completed with accuracy, timeliness, and in accordance with State and Federal Regulations and agency Policy and Procedures.
  

What We Are Looking For:

For Bachelors-level staff member:

• A bachelor's degree in one of the helping professions (e.g. social work, human services, counseling, psychiatric rehabilitation, psychology, or criminal justice), OR
• Bachelor's degree in a field other than a helping profession AND 2-year experience in a community behavioral healthcare setting
• Note: Certification as a psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner may be substituted for one year of experience above

For Masters-Level staff member:

• A master's degree in social work, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, counseling, or other related behavioral health or counseling program

Don't believe you meet all the preferred requirements? Apply anyway!

Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At CarePlus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community.

Who Are We?
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.

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.