Mental Health Worker Partial Care - Per Diem

Location: 610 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652

On-site Per Diem: 3-4 days (preferred) between the hours of 8:30 - 3:30 pm

Hourly: $20.00

• Referral Bonus
• Wellness Plan, including Peloton Membership, Headspace and Hello Fresh
• Licensure Exam Prep Resources (Guarantee to Pass)

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That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

As a Mental Health Worker in our Partial Care Program, you will work with individuals diagnosed with a Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) to develop coping skills, to assist with symptom management, to improve socialization, and to improve their functionality to reassimilate into the community. You will gain valuable experience learning how to develop and complete assessment and treatment plans, hone your communication skills, and gain a deeper understanding of government assistant programs.

• Manage the provision and coordination of program services
• Prepare a complete written intake assessment which includes treatment plans, relevant goals, 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 the age-specific populations, developmental levels, and diagnosis.
• Run group sessions with clients.
• Provide verbal counseling and crisis intervention services (but not crisis intervention counseling)
• Help with the acquisition of transportation and safely transport consumers daily.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Mental Health discipline (Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Counseling, Psychiatric Rehabilitation or Criminal Justice)
• 1 years of verified related work or life experience in mental health, residential, and/or partial care services desirable
• A valid driver's license insurable by the agency's automobile insurance.

Don't believe you meet all the preferred requirements? Apply anyway!

Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At Care Plus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community.

Care Plus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. Care Plus 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.

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.