MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE

Location

Bridgeton, NJ | United States

Job description

Dynamic Opportunity ~ As a full-time employee, a Mental Health Advocate working a 40 hour per week is responsible for provides face-to-face individualized clinical support services for consumers who need consistent contact to ensure the highest level of optimal psycho social functioning. Serves as a member of the PACT Team providing case management and/or specialized services to the consumer, participates in PACT medication deliveries and provides education and support for natural supports such as family of the PACT individual.

The Guidance Center ~ is a primary mental health support agency, providing compassionate, professional care for individuals and families with mental health needs in the greater Cumberland County, NJ area. For more than 50 years, our non-profit organization of professionals, doctors, nurses, therapists, and support staff, has assisted the community in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of mental illness.

What does this position look like ~ Serves as a member of the PACT Team providing case management and/or specialized services to the consumer, participates in PACT medication deliveries. Collaborates with consumers and other PACT team staff in assessing client needs, developing specific treatment goals, objectives, methodologies, timelines and evaluates progress towards these goals. Also monitors service delivery and the impact of service effectiveness as well as client satisfaction. Responsible for accurate, complete and timely documentation of provided services in accordance with established policy guidelines for record keeping and billing.

What you need to apply ~

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in human services or health related field.
• Two years post Bachelors of experience in the provision of mental health or related services.
• A valid New Jersey driver's license and ability to be insured by our carrier.

What we provide ~

• Schedule Monday to Friday with on call rotation.
• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Organization Paid Life Insurance
• 403B and ROTH Retirement Plans with Employer Match
• Generous Vacation, Personal and Sick Time
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee discounts; auto, event tickets, insurance, wireless cell service and more

The Guidance Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion , sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

A Background Check is required Clear Five year driving record/abstract with ability to be insured by organizations carrier.

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Salary

$42k