Mental Health Case Manager

Mercer Behavioral Health

Mental Health Case Manager

Ewing, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Benefits/Perks

    Careers Advancement Opportunities

    Flexible Scheduling

    Competitive Compensation

    Job Summary We are seeking a Mental Health case worker to join our team! In this role, you will provide outpatient mental health services that demonstrate cultural sensitivity and meet the needs of designated MBH consumers. Evaluates consumer needs and delivers therapeutic interventions incorporating evidence based individual and group programming as appropriate for mental health issues.

    Responsibilities

    Use evidence-based treatment methods to facilitate group and individual treatments

    Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of patient information and treatment plan

    Adhere to all MBH and licensing standards

    Develops and or implements treatment plans for adults (ages 18-75) with persistent and severe mental illness

    Participates and leads therapeutic groups and activities and functions as an active member of the team.

    Assumes overall case management responsibilities for assigned consumers including coordination and liaison with other community agencies, healthcare systems and providers.

    Maintains appropriate patient records according to the time frames and quality guidelines established by MBH and applicable accrediting organizations standards.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, or similar field

    Previous experience as a mental health therapist preferred

    Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certified

    Excellent communication and interpersonal skill

    This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

    Pursuing continued education. Practicum/Internship and Supervision available to students.

    Dependable, more reliable than spontaneous

    People-oriented, enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

    Detail-oriented, would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

    Achievement-oriented, enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

    Innovative, prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

    High stress tolerance, thrives in a high-pressure environment.

    Driven, motivated and dedicated to professional growth.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    Paid time off

    Application Question(s):

    Do you have therapeutic group facilitation experience?

    Education:

    Bachelor's (Required)

    Experience:

    Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

    Work Location: In person