Location: Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
On-site: M-F 10am-6pm
Hourly/Salary: $24.04 / $50k 

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 Care Coordinator in our ARRIVE Together Department, you will work within the Bergen County Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program where you will assist with answering our 24/7 crisis hotline. You will provide follow up outreach and/or on-site support services, care coordination, and psychoeducation to individuals who have been transported to the Screening Center who may benefit from follow up support services in the community upon discharge. You will assist with Law Enforcement in three local municipalities will also identify high users of their municipality's emergency services however, do not require hospitalization or transport to an emergency room, but may benefit from linkage to additional resources or services in the community.


What You Will Do:

• Follow up with individuals at risk via telephone, in-person, or virtually
• Provide supportive counseling, referral and/or linkage for individuals and support systems
• Develop working relationships with Bergen County Emergency First Responders
• Provide psycho-education as appropriate
• Facilitate linkage to community resources/services as appropriate
• Work collaboratively with the Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program team
  

What We Are Looking For: 

• Must have a minimum of a BA/BS degree in mental health, and be interested in working with adults with mental illness, experience preferred
• 1 year of post-bachelor's experience working in a mental health related field
• Strong motivation to learn and work independently to develop the role to meet the needs of the Bergen County community
• Work well independently and within multidisciplinary teams, as well as collaboratively with law enforcement and emergency service personnel
• Valid NJ Driver's license and eligible to be insured under CPNJ automobile insurance 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.

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.