You haven't searched anything yet.
PURPOSE: To use best practices and technology within a community-based setting to teach people with severe and persistent mental illness, how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills needed to live as independently as possible.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor's level community support staff who shall have graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in one of the helping professions, such as social work, human services, counseling, psychiatric rehabilitation, psychology, or criminal justice. Staff with a bachelor's level degree in a field other than a helping profession shall have a minimum of two years of professional experience in a community behavioral healthcare setting. Certification as a psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner may be substituted for one year of experience.
· A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the helping professions, such as social work, human services, counseling, psychiatric rehabilitation, psychology, or criminal justice.
· At least one year of experience in a mental health setting.
· A valid driver's license in the State of NJ with good driving record.
· Shall be at least 18 years of age or older.
· Employee must cooperate with the licensee and Department staff in any inspection or investigation.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
INITIATIVE REQUIRED:
Fulfillment of the job responsibilities takes place in the residence, agency, and in the community. Work is reviewed by the supervisor according to the policies of PennReach.This review includes such things as random site visits, systematic assessments, and employee evaluations. The Case Manager must be able to handle the pressure of engage with consumers in a public environment, exercise patience, work with flexible schedules, and respond to crisis situations. The ability to effectively communicate with staff, other agencies and members of the community is crucial to successful integration.
The position also requires the full use of good judgment and common sense during daily affairs. Professional communication and appropriate language, whether written or oral, is essential in everyday activities. This communication may be with any person involved in the life of the individuals living in the home. Ingenuity and creativity must be utilized when determining the best training methods, assistance and supports for an individual.
We are proud to be a non-profit organization which provides diverse, talented, and committed people together. We are an equal opportunity employer and proud of our diverse workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $54,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Education:
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$70k-85k (estimate)
03/28/2023
08/13/2024
pennreach.org
ALLENTOWN, NJ
50 - 100
2011
KRYSTAL ODELL
$5M - $10M
Social & Legal Services
PennReach helps build neighborhoods by addressing the holistic needs of the individual by providing good quality affordable housing, employment opportunities, education and training for all people in need-whether seniors, families facing challenges of low income and related problems or people with special needs. At PennReach Inc. the organization will build- not only the quality, affordable housing needed as the building block for a valued life-but the resources and supports to help them maintain their housing. We develop and operate homes for people receiving funding from Division of Developm...ental Disabilities and Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Homes are located in Paterson, Jersey City, Trenton, Long Branch, Old Bridge and Barnegat.
More
Show less
The job skills required for Adult Mental Health Case Manager include Mental Health, Social Work, Psychiatric, Transportation, Life Insurance, Communicates Effectively, etc. Having related job skills and expertise will give you an advantage when applying to be an Adult Mental Health Case Manager. That makes you unique and can impact how much salary you can get paid. Below are job openings related to skills required by Adult Mental Health Case Manager. Select any job title you are interested in and start to search job requirements.
The following is the career advancement route for Adult Mental Health Case Manager positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As an Adult Mental Health Case Manager, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Case Manager - Behavioral Health Services, Sr. that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Adult Mental Health Case Manager. You can explore the career advancement for an Adult Mental Health Case Manager below and select your interested title to get hiring information.