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Case Manager - Justice Involved Services 

Description

Key Responsibilities:

Provides direct case management services to an adult mental health population with legal issues in the community on a 24/7 hours basis. Spends 65% of time face-to-face with consumers, in their homes and the community. Assures departmental goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame by performing the job responsibilities personally.

  • Assesses/evaluates consumers and families at intake/admission, during ongoing treatment/service delivery and at discharge; collaborates with treatment providers to establish comprehensive assessments and service plans
  • Performs the following duties as a member of an interdisciplinary team (internal and external) - conducts outreaches, assesses consumers and articulates (verbally and in written documentation) the integration of consumer history and assessment information; conducts individual, group and family counseling; provides and or receives clinical feedback; monitors and maintains team caseload; mentors new staff
  • Formulates psychological service plans containing relevant goals, behaviorally measurable objectives (that serve as indicators for evaluating progress) and realistic time frames for achievement; performs quarterly reviews of progress and evaluates effectiveness of goals/objectives
  • Engages consumers in services and accesses/addresses their needs; assesses medication compliance; provides substance abuse services, family consultation, crisis intervention and vocational/educational/employment services; assists consumers in completing appropriate financial/insurance forms; includes client feedback in all interventions and utilizes a strengths-based perspective; provides comprehensive services based on Risk of Hospitalization assessment
  • Records the following information in the consumer's clinical record; assessments, service plans, progress notes (DAP format); linkages; statistics; and discharge summaries, with all entries authenticated and dated
  • Works with administrative staff to ensure that all services are documented based on billing and regulatory standards; collects information on consumers' insurance and reflects all demographic data
  • Monitors team functioning to ensure consumers receive required level of care; researches and coordinates resources for service provision and education/training; assists in the development and implementation of educational groups
 
Position Requirements

Qualifications/Education/Experience:

  • Case Manager Master’s must possess an MSW or MA degree in a behavioral health science or counseling specialty; two (2) years of post-bachelor’s experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness; experience in medication, crisis intervention and therapeutic techniques, assessments/interview methods and behavioral techniques; knowledge of the legal system
  • Case Manager Bachelor’s must possess a BSW or BA degree in Psychology or related field, plus one-year experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness
  • A valid driver's license and must be insurable by agency's automobile insurance.
 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Shift -not applicable-  
Location Hasbrouck Heights Office  
About the Organization CarePlus New Jersey is a northern New Jersey provider of recovery-focused mental health, substance abuse, and family services that address the unique needs of individuals with a holistic approach to recovery and overall wellness.





Operating out of over 23 sites - including three outpatient centers located in Paramus, Fair Lawn, and Montclair, ten residential facilities, offices at three local hospitals, and seven community offices - our services are convenient to clients located throughout Northern New Jersey. We also provide educational programs on mental health-related topics to area schools and community groups.





For more information, visit www.CarePlusNJ.org.  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.  
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