Mental Health Case Manager

Mental Health Case Manager Mercer Behavioral Health - 1.0 Ewing, NJ Job Details Full-time $35,000 - $40,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description Benefits:

Competitive salary Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Benefits/Perks Careers Advancement Opportunities Flexible Scheduling Competitive Compensation Job Summary We are seeking a Mental Health case worker to join our team! In this role, you will provide outpatient mental health services that demonstrate cultural sensitivity and meet the needs of designated MBH consumers. Evaluates consumer needs and delivers therapeutic interventions incorporating evidence based individual and group programming as appropriate for mental health issues. Responsibilities Use evidence-based treatment methods to facilitate group and individual treatments Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of patient information and treatment plan Adhere to all MBH and licensing standards Develops and or implements treatment plans for adults (ages 18-75) with persistent and severe mental illness Participates and leads therapeutic groups and activities and functions as an active member of the team. Assumes overall case management responsibilities for assigned consumers including coordination and liaison with other community agencies, healthcare systems and providers. Maintains appropriate patient records according to the time frames and quality guidelines established by MBH and applicable accrediting organizations standards. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, or similar field Previous experience as a mental health therapist preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certified Excellent communication and interpersonal skill This Job Is Ideal for

Someone Who Is:

Pursuing continued education. Practicum/Internship and Supervision available to students. Dependable, more reliable than spontaneous People-oriented, enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects Detail-oriented, would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture Achievement-oriented, enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail Innovative, prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity High stress tolerance, thrives in a high-pressure environment. Driven, motivated and dedicated to professional growth.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Paid time off Application Question(s): Do you have therapeutic group facilitation experience?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person