CASE MANAGER IOC

Job Description The Case Manager position requires working with severely, persistently mentally ill adults. You will provide comprehensive case management services to clients, facilitating client advocacy , and referral/service linkage via client outreach visits. You will teach clients the principles of Wellness and Recovery, self-care and symptom management and coach clients in the use of these skill in multiple environments and circumstances.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral discipline: social work, psychology , sociology (required)
• Minimum of one year of experience working with severely persistently mentally ill individuals
• Knowledge and understanding of mental illness, Wellness & Recovery Principles, Stages of Change, illness management, recovery and relapse prevention and Motivational Interviewing and group process
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include occasional weekends, evenings, and 24 hour on call availability
• A valid New Jersey Driver's License in good standing with the Division of Motor Vehicles

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive case management services to adult clients , facilitating client advocacy, referral and service linkage via client outreach visits
• Provide individual consultation and facilitation of Wellness & Recovery education groups
• Provide off site client consultation in the family home and or other designated meeting site
• Provided linkage and service coordination to appropriate court ordered treatment modalities.
• Develop extensive knowledge of mental health and social resources in the county, drawing upon team and collateral expertise as needed
• Communicate to team regarding client interpersonal and environmental changes, barriers, and challenges for the development effective treatment planning
• Facilitate groups and individual services to support clients' treatment goal progress and community integration.

Experience:

Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

• Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral discipline: social work, psychology , sociology
• Minimum of one year of experience working with severely persistently mentally ill individuals

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

License/Certification:

NJ Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person