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Recovery Specialist 

Description

CPNJ embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion in all of it policies and procedures. Care Plus adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination.

Summary of Position and Responsibilities:

  • Works in a comprehensive outpatient program providing support services to consumers based on their goals, including case management, outreach, group facilitation and peer support.
  • Will be comfortable discussing their mental health experience to provide peer support and promote wellness.
  • Serves as a member of an inter-disciplinary team and fulfills the objectives of the Crossroads to Wellness program. 
  • Assures program goals and objectives are accomplished by fulfilling job and team responsibilities as assigned.
  • Serve as the team lead on engaging consumers in WRAP
  • Facilitate psycho-educational groups for consumers on a variety of topics relating to wellness and recovery
  • Offer on-site as well as outreach services (including transport of consumers)
  • Fulfill case management services, including, but not limited to direct linkages to services, service coordination, treatment enrollment assistance, and so forth
  • Communicate observations and information about the consumer in the consumer’s service record and to team members
  • Engage in supportive counseling
  • Assess/evaluate consumers at intake/admissions, during ongoing recovery/service delivery and at discharge
  • Collaborate with treatment providers to establish comprehensive assessments and Recovery Plans
  • Formulates Recovery Plans containing relevant goals, measurable objectives (that serve as indicators for evaluating progress) and realistic time frames for achievement; performs reviews of progress and evaluates effectiveness of goals/objectives
  • 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
  • Participates in quality assurance activities and cross-functional action teams

 

 
Position Requirements

Education/Qualifications:

  • A high school diploma or the equivalent, plus four years of related work or life experience; baccalaureate degree preferred
  • When "related work or life experience" is relied upon to meet staff qualifications, the personnel file shall clearly document the "related work or life experience" and how it relates to the job duties and responsibilities for the position in which the individual is being hired
  • Completed Consumer Connections Training is preferred
  • Must have a valid driver's license insurable by agency automobile insurance policy
 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Shift Rotating Days and Evenings  
Location Main Site  
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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This position is currently not accepting applications.

To search for an open position, please go to http://CarePlusNJInc.appone.com



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