Wellness Respite | Assistant Manager | Weekends | Crisis Service

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Participates in individual service coordination activities as defined in NJAC 10:37A-1.2.
• Ensures guest charts are up to date, consistent with policy and meets the DMHS regulatory guidelines. Directs team to complete all required guest chart information.
• Supports guests to identify and develop coping strategies related to daily stresses, encouraging guests towards their personal vision of recovery, and supporting and assisting the achievement of personal goals.
• Provides support to guests during episodes of extreme distress while making use of the individual’s personal strengths and existing support system.
• Receives all guests and all contacts (family members, community participants, treatment, and social service providers) in a timely and respectful manner.
• Conducts active follow-up with guests and community resources until service linkage is completed.

Full-time | 40 hours p/w| Benefit Eligible including 6 weeks PTO & 11 Holidays

Hourly Rate: $24.04

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• Master’s degree in a mental health/human service discipline.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role preferred.
• NJ Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.
• Ability to conduct individual and group educational training to a wide range of learning levels.
• Strong assessment skills and the ability to manage crises.
• Solid organization, time management and multitask skills.
• Ability to work with individuals with mental illness in a caring and professional manner.
• Proficient in MS Office products.
• Valid NJ driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Lived
  
  Experience:
  
  CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who use their own life experience dealing with mental health/substance use issues to inspire and support others.