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Mental Health Worker OvernightOrganizational Overview:CarePlus New Jersey continues to be a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. The CarePlus Foundation was created over 25 years ago to support further the programs and clients of CarePlus who strive to achieve mental well-being and overall wellness. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life. Job Summary:You will coordinate program services, communicate observations and information about consumers to appropriate staff, provide verbal counseling and crisis intervention services, and help develop Individual Recovery Plans.What You Will Do:
Prepare a complete written intake assessment which includes treatment plans, relevant, behaviorally-measurable goals that serve as indexes for evaluating treatment progress, and realistic time frames for achievement
Perform ongoing assessment of consumers by exhibiting knowledge of age specific population, developmental level and diagnosis
Assist the consumers to meet their needs by working on established goals developed in the multidisciplinary treatment plan
Complete clinically based assessments at the end of a residential shift to ensure communication on the next shift or the following day
Help with the acquisition of transportation and safely transport consumers daily
What We Need to See:
A Bachelor's degree in behavioral science area from an accredited college or university
1 years of verifiable related work or life experience
Experience in mental health, residential or partial care services desirable
A valid driver's license and must be insurable under Agency's automobile insurable policy
What We Offer:
401K, no matching needed
High-plan insurance at a generous cost
Union benefits
Life and Disability insurance
Per diem opportunities
Excellent supervision and training
Continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for loan forgiveness
10% daycare discount
About CarePlus New Jersey:CPNJ embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion in all of it policies and procedures. Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.
