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Job Title: Adolescent Case Manager
About Acenda Integrated Health
Acenda Integrated Health provides 100 behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.
Job Overview
Provide individual and group recovery focused case management services, collaborate with Acenda team members and act as a key partner to providing important input into our delivery of recovery services. Act as a liaison between providers and community agencies that provide supportive services. Provide education sessions, social service connections, and client transportation to support recovery needs.
As an integrated health organization Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's.
Program Info
The Adolescent Substance Use Recovery Initiative program is designed to provide treatment and support to adolescents with substance use disorders, focusing on early intervention, skill-building, and long-term recovery. Programs include screening, personalized counseling, family and group sessions, and relapse prevention planning. The goal is to address substance use and associated issues like academic problems or mental health concerns through a comprehensive, family-centered approach.
Key Responsibilities:
- Organize and participate in Family Team Meetings/Child Family Team Meetings
- Support adolescent and family with relevant school-related issues.
- Support connecting adolescent to work or extracurricular activities.
- Facilitate Adolescent/Family engagement and retention
- May provide transportation to program participants for treatment-related activities.
- Function as part of treatment team.
- Documentation in agency’s Electronic Health Record & in CYBER
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's level practitioner or high school graduate with 3 or more years of experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances.
- Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently.
Additional Information:
- Hourly Rate: $27.26
- Sign-on Bonus: $500
- Bilingual Rate: $1.50 hourly rate added if Spanish proficient
What we provide:
- An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency
- Mission-driven core
- Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family
- 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp
- Generous time-off
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Year-end bonuses
Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Department/Program
Adolescent Substance Use Recovery Initiative (ASURI)Salary : $27
