Community-Based Mental Health Wellness Center Manager

The Mental Health Association is seeking a Wellness Manager for our Community-based Wellness Center (Mental Health) , operating out of Sussex County.

The Community Drop-in/ Mental Health Wellness Center (CWC) is a community-based non-medical support center that is designed using a living room model (drop-in center) to serve individuals in a welcoming, safe and stigma free environment . The Community Drop-in/Wellness Centers will offer various optional peer-led groups and activities throughout the day/evening that will enhance wellness and recovery to all individuals from all different backgrounds, including those with mental illness and/ or substance use . When we say lived experience , we mean knowledge based on someone’s perspective, personal identity or that of a family member/friend, and history, beyond their professional or educational experience.

Qualified applicants for the position of Mental Health Wellness Manager will have, at minimum:

• A Bachelor's Degree plus related life experience.
• Leadership and team-building skills to inspire staff energy and creativity and develop a milieu of mutual respect and teamwork.
• Management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to build professional relationships.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and ability to implement.
• Creativity in engaging individuals.

Under the direction of the Clinical Director, the Wellness Managerwill be responsible for:

• Providing supervision, direction, and staff development to the CWC team.
• Leading efforts to reduce disparities.
• Providing culturally competent services related to race, age, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation.
• Advancing the mission and philosophy of the CWC.
• Adhering to all policies and procedures set forth by MHA.
• Overseeing the daily operations of the program which includes staff scheduling, training, and orientation.
• Program development and implementation
• Participating in and monitoring quality assurance consistent with the program goals and objectives and critical corrective measure identified.
• Conducting annual consumer satisfaction surveys to secure feedback from members.
• Sharing lived experience while providing strengths-based, person-centered services.
• Providing engagement and skill-building services in a collaborative and caring relationship.
• Providing support in recovery planning.
• Providing evidenced-based practices (Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, etc.).
• Providing effective advocacy.
• Assisting with managing crises and de-escalation.
• Developing and maintaining partnerships and collaborations with community providers including attendance at community meetings.
• Completing all required documentation in Self-Help Outcome Reporting System (SHORS) in a timely basis as per policies and applicable regulations.
• Collecting and analyzing data from member feedback, suggestions and surveys for Quality Assurance.

Reports to : Clinical Director

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Fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff.
Generous 401(k) match.
Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time.

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