Share Email Opening Title Residential Program Manager  Description Seeking to hire a Full Time Residential Program Manager for the Residence program Job summary Performs case assignments Ensures the databases and med sheets are completed monthly by the appropriate staff Facilitates clinical staff meetings and provides direction/guidance to staff Ensures medical appointments are made ongoing with consumers Assists the Director with development of clinical and administrative outcomes Works with director to monitor department budget and tracks income in relation to budget goals Ensures that programming reflects acceptable standards for care Participates in all areas of discharge planning, including arranging follow-up visits with a mental health professional, communicating with insurance companies, and providing help with housing transportation, vocational guidance, legal assistance, support groups, medical care and referral to other services or agencies Oversees the coordination of benefits: Tax rebates, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and Rental Assistance Program (RAP) as well as medical benefits Acts as an advocate for the client in ensuring continued quality of care and access to social services. Advocacy will include, but not be limited to, exploring possible funding sources for care, such as mental health coverage on insurance policies, Medicaid or Medicare Provides  and ensures clinical oversight for all team clients by ensuring that all cases are appropriately assessed on an ongoing basis and developing comprehensive treatment plans through the multi-disciplinary team Ensures and assist in structuring a therapeutic milieu Reviews referral packets to assess clinical appropriateness for the program Ensures the completion of psychiatric evaluations by the psychiatrist or APN Maintains communication with Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, Bergen Regional Medical Center or other area hospital to ensure intake process is completed thoroughly and within timeframes consistent with policy and procedures Assigns case manager to visiting client and ensures that the comprehensive assessment is completed within established timeframes Ensures documentation of clinical portion of the comprehensive assessment Participates in special projects, trainings and committees throughout the department and agency at large Ensures completion of monthly reports/surveys as assigned by the department director Ensures the department is compliant with all applicable standards; including DMHAS, Medicaid, JCAHO, Life Safety Codes Ensures that all documentation is compliant with all applicable standards; including DMHAS, Medicaid as well as the agencies internal documentation policies Provides emergency coverage through mandating and other means but in the event all options are exhausted is expected to work in group homes until coverage is found Available to assist staff whenever clinically appropriate Works with Coordinators to provide coverage in group homes Qualifications Master's Degree in a Mental Health or Behavioral Health discipline from an accredited college or university Two (2) years’ experience in providing treatment services to adult psychiatric population is desirable Valid driver's license insurable by agency's automobile insurance 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.   Position Requirements Care Plus NJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has clarified that asking employees whether they have received the COVID-19 vaccine is not a disability-related inquiry under the ADA.  Care Plus as a healthcare provider mandates that all new hires have the COVID vaccination prior to the start date of employment. Requiring all employees to have the COVID vaccination is for the protection of our employees and the clients we serve.  Therefore, prior to Orientation you will be required to upload proof of your COVID vaccination or at the very least, proof of your first vaccine shot.  Failure to have this information timely upload to the onboarding portal may result in delay of your start date and/or withdrawal of the job offer.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift Days   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.   SuperVFlg None Specified  Full Time or Part Time None Specified  supervisorUID None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. 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