Client Care Navigator

Location: Bergen (3 days) & Essex (2 Days) Counties (Paramus & Bloomfield) Onsite FT 40 hours M-F: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Hourly: $24.04 What We Offer: Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation 401K Plan and Tuition Reimbursement Employee Discount and Rewards Program Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage Note: That’s not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan. Job Summary: As the clinical care coordinator, you will provide comprehensive care management, care coordination, health promotion, comprehensive transitional care, individual and family support services, and referral to community and social support services through person-centered care planning. Additionally, you will provide all services consistent with SAMHSA's fundamental components of recovery, in a person- and family-centered approach that incorporates cultural appropriateness. This is a great entry-level role and learning opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in a clinical and/or community-based non-profit role and to collaborate with social workers, clinicians, and prescribers to provide holistic and comprehensive care. What You Will Do: Engage consumers and their families. Work with the Outpatient Department to assist clients and staff with coordination of care. Provide linkages to community services and resources. Provide services based on the tenants of evidence-based practices (i.e., IMR, MI and TIC). Ensure consumers have community supports in place (and engage in service planning as appropriate) that fulfill a positive corroborative role. Communicate observations and information about the consumer in the consumer's service record and to team members. Participate in assessment and evaluation of consumers at intake/admissions, during ongoing recovery/service delivery and at discharge. Provide input into formulation of consumer-centered care plans in collaboration with team members, 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. Work with administrative staff to ensure that all services are documented based on billing and regulatory standards; collect information on consumers and reflects all demographic data. What We Need to See: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field At least 1 year of experience in a mental health, behavioral health, medical, or another related field. A valid driver's license and must be insurable by agency's automobile insurance Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At CarePlus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community. Who Are We? CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life. Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Care Plus NJ, Inc.