QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in the field of social work, psychology, counseling or a related field plus two years of experience. Must possess a Valid New Jersey Driver’s license in good standing. LSW/LAC licensure preferred.

Free clinical supervision offered!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate intake services with Program Director
• Manage daily referral calls and maintain intake schedule
• Schedule and conduct interviews for intake and assessment for services
• Assist with requesting clinical records and verifying qualifying diagnoses 
• Assist with community outreach to develop new referral sources
• Assist with verifying and monitoring consumer health insurance and eligibility
• Orient and engage new consumers in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner
• Provide case management and ongoing linkage to community supports and skill-building service 
• Promote the integration of physical and mental health
• Provide 24/7 support to those served by the program through an on call rotation
• Assist individuals with utilizing all available community supports that best meet their needs
• Complete all required documentation in clinical files and in HIS in a timely basis as per policies and applicable regulations
• Attend supervision meetings and agency staff meetings
• Attend meetings with program partners and community providers to reach program objectives 
• Provide clinical backup and program coverage to PATH staff in absence of Director
• Must meet all expected productivity levels, in regards to direct service
• Perform other duties as assigned by the PATH Director 

SKILLS NEEDED:

• Ability to assess general clinical status as well as interpret clinical charts when available
• Ability to identify clinical crisis that may require emergency intervention
• Ability to complete a bio-psychosocial interview
• Ability to engage with individuals
• Ability to network with a variety of both formal and informal community resources and supports
• Ability to educate individuals regarding mental illness and other functional impairments
• Ability to discuss substance abuse/dependence issues as well as educate individuals on these issues
• Follow “safe driving” habits as identified by Motor Vehicle report
• Have awareness of clinical resources available and means required to obtain them
• Ability to assist individuals in creating a crisis plan with that utilizes all community 24 hour services
• Ability to educate individuals on how to follow a crisis plan
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing 

REPORTS TO: Program Director of Path Morris

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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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