Hourly: $21-63-$23.86
Location: Between 10 Group Homes in Bergen County (5-10-minute proximity); Westwood, Hillsdale, Fairlawn, Ridgewood, Park Ridge
On-site, part-time, pay rate and scheduling varies upon shift availability, client, and program needs:

First shift: 8am-4pm

Second shift: 4pm-12am

Third shift: 12pm- 8am

The ideal candidate can commit to Saturdays 8am-8pm or Sundays 8am-8pm.

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental and Vision
• Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
• Union Benefits
• Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
• 401K Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program
• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
  

Job Summary:

As a Mental Health Worker in our Residential Program, you will supervise and support individuals suffering with severe and persistent mental illness in attending appointments, transporting to and from the group home, and refilling medication in our 24/7 residential facilities. You will coordinate program services, communicate observations and information about clients to appropriate staff, provide verbal counseling and crisis intervention services, and help develop Individual Recovery Plans.

What You Will Do:

• Prepare a complete written intake assessment which includes treatment plans, relevant, 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 age specific population, developmental level and diagnosis.
• Assist the consumers to meet their needs by working on established goals developed in the multidisciplinary treatment plan.
• Complete clinically based assessments at the end of a residential shift to ensure communication on the next shift or the following day.
• Help with the acquisition of transportation and safely transport consumers daily.

What We Are Looking For:

• A Bachelor's degree in behavioral science area from an accredited college or university
• 1 years of verifiable related work or life experience
• Experience in mental health, residential or partial care services desirable
• A valid driver's license and must be insurable under Agency's automobile insurable policy

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.

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.