Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

MHA promotes mental health and total wellness for individuals facing challenges associated with mental illness and addiction recovery. We increase community awareness while enhancing mental well-being through advocacy, education, prevention, treatment, and services.

MHA is seeking a Case manager to join our Assisted Outpatient Treatment Services Team operating out of Morris County ! Be a part of the team that makes a difference in the lives of our consumers. 

Benefits of working at the Mental Health Association: 

• Joining the staff of supportive and team oriented individuals
• MHA is an approved site for the New Jersey Behavioral Healthcare Provider Loan Redemption Program.
• Excellent benefits package available 
• Retention Incentive provided after completion of 6 month anniversary 

Qualifications:
Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or a related field and experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness is preferred. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be considered if accompanied by demonstrated experience in working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Able to work a flexible schedule, evenings, weekend and holiday hours. Able to work one evening night per week (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM). Valid driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities:

• Provide on-going monitoring of individuals in the AOT program to ensure compliance with each court order.
• Conduct intake assessments, develop and oversee treatment plans for individuals involved in AOT program. Oversee all program services and procedures.
• Communicate observations and information regarding each individual to the AOT Director, AOT Psychiatrist, and treatment team.
• Provide linkage and service coordination to individuals to appropriate/court order treatment modalities.
• Assist with case management needs, including, but not limited to: obtaining public entitlement and benefits such as Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, Welfare, Food-stamps and Section 8. 
• Assist with the integration of mental and physical healthcare and developing a Psychiatric Advance Directive, if identified. 
• Supervise, organize and support recreational and/or socialization activities.
• Provide transportation, support counseling, crisis intervention services as needed.
• Meet all expected productivity levels, in regard to direct service provisions to consumers.
• Document observation, information, and services in progress notes.                                      
• Establish and maintain an ongoing therapeutic relationship and case load as skill level permits.
• Monitors service delivery to meet program participants changing needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the AOT Director.

Reports to
Program Director - Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program

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

MHAEM is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is MHAEM’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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