Location: Bergen County
Hourly: $24.04
Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

What We Offer:

• Health & Dental Coverage
• Licensure Exam Prep Resources (Guarantee to Pass!)
• Free Clinical Supervision
• 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
• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage

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:  Provides follow up outreach and/or on-site support services, care coordination, and psychoeducation to individuals who have been involved with law enforcement and may benefit from follow up mental health support services in the community. You will work directly with law enforcement to identify high users of their municipality's emergency services who may or may not require hospitalization or transport to an emergency room but may benefit from linkage to additional resources or services in the community. You will work with several municipalities and report to one or more locations throughout your workweek to assist with fostering a strong partnership.

What You Will Do:

• Follow up with individuals at risk in-person and/or via telephone
• Provide supportive counseling, psychoeducation, referral and/or linkage to appropriate MH or SUD services
• Work to develop strong relationships with Bergen County Police Departments and Emergency First Responders
• Work collaboratively with the Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program team, and other community programs as needed

What We Need to See:

• Must have a minimum of a BA/BS degree in mental health, and be interested in working with adults with mental illness and/or substance related issues, experience preferred
• Motivation to work closely with law enforcement and emergency service personnel to serve the Bergen County community
• Capacity to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams, to develop the role to meet the needs of the target population
• Valid NJ Driver's license and eligible to be insured under CPNJ automobile insurance policy

About CarePlus New Jersey:
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.