The mission of the Mental Health Association is to promote mental health, with the integration of physical healthcare, to improve the care and treatment of individuals with mental illness, and to remove the stigma associated with mental health disorders and addictions.

Benefits of working at the Mental Health Association: 

• Joining the staff of supportive and team oriented individuals
• MHA is an approved site for the New Jersey Behavioral Healthcare Provider Loan Redemption Program.
• Competitive Pay

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in forensic psychology, social work, counseling or a related field with clinical training is preferred. Candidates actively taking coursework towards earning a Master’s Degree in aforementioned field may be considered with demonstrated experience in criminal justice or mental health. A Bachelor’s Degree and three years of experience in forensic psychology and substance abuse disorders may also be considered.
•   A genuine desire for forensic clinical services and comfort in moving about in the county jail system and the community.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekend and holiday hours.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective discharge planning, linkage and referral to community resources for mentally ill offenders who re-enter the community following release from the county correctional system and jail diversion from local municipalities.  Service includes the provision of holiday, weekend and on-call coverage as assigned.
• Record keeping as required by funding sources through the electronic clinical record software, and/or accreditation agencies, including the development and implementation of a discharge plan and completion of other documentation as required.
• Facilitation of access to appropriate services, including transportation to services, and activities as necessary and application for and receipt of all applicable public entitlement.
• Coordination and integration of services from multiple providers when the consumer is discharged from the county jail system.  This responsibility may include coordination of meetings of the consumer’s service providers in the community.
• Monitoring of service delivery to meet a consumer’s changing needs and advocacy as necessary. Direct Care Staff must meet all expected productivity levels, in regard to direct service provision to consumers.
• Identification of consumer resource gaps and problems of service delivery and provision of direct service support to the consumer’s natural support system, including family, friends, employers, and self-help groups.
• Must meet all expected productivity levels, in regard to direct service provision to              consumers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director

Reports to
Program Director, Criminal Justice Services

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Fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff.
Generous 401(k) match.
Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time.

MHAEM is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is MHAEM’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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