Mental Health Program Coordinator / Supervisor

MHA is seeking a Program Coordinator to join our Integrated Case Management Services program, operating out of Essex County .

Our Integrated Case Management Services (ICMS) is an assertive outreach program which emphasizes assessment, advocacy, empowerment, referral, linkage, and supportive counseling. Services are designed to assist adults in their recovery based on individual needs and interests and helping them gain access to medical, social, educational, housing and other services and resources available to them.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications :

• A Master’s Degree or the equivalent in social work, psychology or counseling field from an accredited institution.
• A Valid New Jersey Driver’s license in good standing.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• LAC, LPC, LSW or LCSW preferred.

Skills Needed:

• Ability to supervise and coach the learning of effective motivational interviewing and case management services.
• Ability to build a cohesive team
• Ability to resolve conflicts and collaborate with the ICMS team.
• Ability to network with a variety of both formal and informal community resources and supports.
• Ability to provide direct services to consumers when required.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekend and holiday hours with 24 hour/crisis availability.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise case management services to ensure effective outreach.
• Conduct assessments, reassessments, appraisals, and client intakes within the scope of practice, for the purpose of establishing client centered goals and objectives.
• Offer service appropriate to meet consumer’s needs, including appropriate counseling interventions, and linkage to services or specialists when identified.
• Contribute to development, implementation, monitoring, and updating of individual service plans.
• Consultation through ongoing case discussion and evaluation focusing on client centered advocacy, client goals and treatment.
• Promote the integration of physical and mental health.
• Convenes team meetings to monitor service needs and prioritize vulnerable persons.
• Complete all required documentation and clinical files.
• Responsible for ensuring case managers complete all required consumer electronic clinical record documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Schedule staff for on call services on a rotating basis to provide in person linkage to crisis intervention, crisis stabilization, as well as telephonic support; ensure that all on call staff help individuals in need of accessing emergency services.
• Development of partnership of community providers.
• Participation in the local mental health, health and human services planning activities, and identification of resource gaps in these areas.
• Attend interagency meetings.
• Must meet all expected productivity levels, in regard to direct service provision to consumers.
• All other duties assigned by Director.

Annual Base Salary: $60K

Supervisor to: Case Managers at the Essex County Location
Reports to: Program Director of ICMS Essex

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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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