What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Advocate/Peer Mental Health Advocate - PACT Team I and II (Full Time) position at Catholic Charities - Diocese of Trenton?
JOB SUMMARY: Provides an array of mental health support services to the PACT consumer in the community. Participates in the planning and provision of interdisciplinary training and development for all team members. On-call availability and response is required. Weekend and late shift availability
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides support services which include but are not limited to personal care assistance (hygiene, grooming), life skill development (nutrition, money management, medication delivery), entitlement management and advocacy, and supportive counseling (emotional support, job coach/vocational support, substance abuse support). Coordinates services with other agencies.
- Participates in treatment planning, ongoing assessment and discharge review process.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate and current consumer records.
- Advocates with community service providers for on-going, emergency and other forms of health care for consumers.
- Represents PACT, the Agency and/or consumer at various community based medical, treatment planning and service coordination meetings.
- Contributes to and participates in the delivery of interdisciplinary in-service training and case conferences.
- Provides on-call and emergency response services.
- Provides psychiatric/medical case management and/or specialized services to consumers as warranted and/or requested.
- Participates in on-going supervision and/or program development with the Program Coordinator, which may consist of field visits to consumer residences, work sites, families, etc.
OTHER DUTIES: as assigned
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: No
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s degree in psychiatric rehabilitation or bachelor’s degree in behavioral health science 2 years’ experience providing mental health services and/or demonstrated volunteer or paid experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED: Valid Driver’s license required
COMPETENCY SKILLS ASSESSED YEARLY: Crisis Intervention & Care Coordination, EHR/Timely Documentation, Evidence Based Practices
PRODUCTIVITY MEASURES: Maintain established program productivity standards.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is a faith inspired non-profit organization, mission-driven, family-friendly, and passionate about services to our communities. We offer a wide variety of exciting career opportunities in the areas of Direct Care, Clinical, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Marketing, Facilities, Transportation, and Nursing. We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit programs. Catholic Charities is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for staff as well as for people seeking assistance. To learn more about the agency, please visit our website at: www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org.
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20
