What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Diversion Case Manager position at Oaks Integrated Care?
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As the Mental Health Diversion Case Manager you will work within a community based treatment program located in Burlington County, NJ.
Schedule: Full-time; 40 hours; Tuesday-Saturday; Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturday 9:00am-5:30pm; Tuesdays and Thursday 11:30am-8:00pm (Additionally early morning, evenings, and weekends as needed)
Salary: $50,000/year
Competencies:
The potential employee will have the ability to assess and interpret information related to population; have knowledge of the symptoms of the disability/disorder and ability to recognize exacerbation of symptoms; have a general understanding of treatment needs; knowledge of available treatment resources and appropriate use; Population-specific communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Assist mental health diversion program participants in navigating the criminal justice system.
- Support participants in complying with court-ordered conditions and individualized treatment plans.
- Monitor participant engagement in treatment services
- Maintain regular contact with participants, including in-person and community-based meetings
- Provide evening and weekend availability to complement case management services and address gaps in service accessibility.
- Monitor medication compliance when medication is prescribed.
- Maintain regular contact with participants to promote engagement and stability.
- Engage with individuals in jail and other judicial facilities as needed
- Attend interdisciplinary team meetings
- Cooperate with all investigations, internal and externally
- Conduct comprehensive needs assessments of participants.
- Develop individualized service plans and updates as needed
- Provide direct service support including transportation, coordinating treatment team
- Maintain an individual’s clinical record (electronically) that accurately reflects all service provided on a timely basis
- Complete Daily Activities in the Electronic Clinical Record
- Follow documentation standards based on state and program requirements
- Meet level of service and care guidelines identified by the contract and program
- Provide additional documentation required for clearance into other judicial facilities
- Work across multiple counties based on program need
- Collaborating with the Clinical Team, Judicial staff, and other stakeholders
- Travel throughout the state of New Jersey, and out of state travel in the tri-state area as needed
- Facilitate linkages to community-based resources within Burlington County and surrounding areas. meeting; filing applications for services; advocacy; escort to appointment; daily living skill remediation and money management and meets Agency and funding source standards
- Provide 24 hours/7 days a week on call crisis intervention on a rotating basis, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary
- Medical and dental insurance
- Vision plan
- Retirement plan
- Flexible spending plans
- EXCELLENT time benefits
- Opportunity for personal and career growth
- Team oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Public Administration, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
- Valid driver’s license in good standing.
Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status. All applicants when hired must submit to a drug screening, background check and fingerprinting.
Salary : $50,000