The Care Manager/Mental Health Advocate will work in collaboration with consumers on goals addressed in individual recovery plan to maximize the consumers successful community adaptation and quality of life.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct services to consumers and their families; relapse prevention, daily living skills including money management; development and support of social and recreational activities; consumer psycho education and support family and significant others education and support, consumer advocacy, crisis intervention, securing and maintaining housing and financial resources; transportation for consumers in agency vehicles with adherence to agency policies and procedures, etc.
• Coordinate with other services provided to consumer.
• Participate in an interdisciplinary team process to ensure the provision of successful implementation of individual recovery plan goals.
• Record, report and monitor service delivery as per program contract requirements.
• Attend required annual trainings mandated by DMHS standards.
• Understand and participate in successful completion of fidelity scale goals.
• Liaison with payee provider - family and children services.
• Assist clinician, vocational specialist, co-occurring specialist to facilitate groups.
• Assist nurses in securing medical appointments and lab work.

SALARY RANGE:  $48,000 (Based on years of experience and credentials)

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree from accredited university in psychiatric rehabilitation or related human services field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree with two years' experience

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS: Valid NJ Driver's License

CPC offers a comprehensive variety of benefits to promote health and financial security for you and your family:

• Hybrid work schedule office and from home
• Free clinical supervision, including supervision that qualifies for LCSW eligibility
• Flexible scheduling available
• Free CEUs available
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid conference days available
• Reimbursement for Professional Development activities
• Competitive salary
• Tax-Deferred 403B Retirement Plan w/ employer match after 6 months of service
• Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
• Credit Union
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts offers for entertainment/travel/shopping, childcare, and much more!