Peer Case Manager

Peer Case Manager

Legacy Treatment Services

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• Location:
  
  Monmouth/Middlesex IOC – East Brunswick, NJ
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Education Level: 4 Year Degree
• Salary: $19.50 – $19.50 Hourly
• Travel:
  Road Warrior
• Shift: Day

Responsible for peer community support service provision, including working in collaboration with the service team in the development, implementation, monitoring, and updating of the court‑ordered plan; therapeutic rehabilitative skill development; illness management and recovery. Assists consumers with community integration, goal setting, and wellness planning. Delivers age‑ and culturally‑appropriate services to program consumers. Provides supportive peer counseling to adults prior to hospital discharge and within the IOC Program.

Demonstrates knowledge of mental illness, substance abuse, and the services available to serve those populations within the assigned county. Candidate must have ability as a survivor of mental illness to provide other consumers with their unique experiences and serve as a role model. Maintains treatment records per agency and DMHAS licensing standards. Utilizes SCM, CPR, and First Aid techniques as needed.

Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles appropriate to the consumer population served, and the ability to assess and interpret data about the consumer’s status to identify needs and provide appropriate care, including age‑related care.

The Involuntary Outpatient Commitment (IOC) program offers a new option for individuals who aren’t imminently dangerous enough for commitment to an inpatient program, but who struggle with remaining in treatment and are likely to become dangerous without that treatment. The IOC coordinates community services and supports that increase the likelihood of treatment adherence. It is a multi‑disciplinary approach that ensures IOC consumers are properly assessed, linked to treatment and services, and emotionally supported.

Position is full time, Monday – Friday. Hours include flexibility based upon program need.

• 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• 403(b) employee participation and employer match
• 9 Agency‑paid holidays
• Training opportunities provided throughout the year
• Advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year
• Retention bonus offered biannually, $1.25k for full‑time staff

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field required; 1 year experience preferred. Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP) preferred; must actively work towards obtaining CRSP and apply when eligible during employment. Must have life experience.

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.