All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
POSITION SHIFT: Days
POSITION STATUS: Full-Time
REQ_NUM: 10-35997
Hours Per Week 37.5
Holidays Required? No
Job Category: Behavioral Health
Location: Galloway
Weekends Required? No
Description
Job Title: MH Associate - PH/Hopewell/ACRM
Reports To: Unit Director
Trainings: Annual, CPI, QRPT, Heart Saver First Aid CPR/AED
Career Development: MHA ? Program Manager ? Therapist?Non LIP?Therapist LIP
Position Summary:
The Mental Health Associate assists in the collection of data and the completion of a Master Treatment Plan for all assigned clients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assists in the collection of data for each assigned client.
• Participates with team members and clients/families in the completion of a Master Treatment Plan for each client within established time frames.
• Participates with team members in the updating of Master Treatment Plans within established time frames or as indicated by client needs.
• Effectively facilitates psycho educational groups as evidenced by:
Preparation.
Consumer satisfaction.
Supervisory evaluation.
• Participates with team members in the completion of a Discharge Summary within established time frames.
• Documents all client interactions, including sessions with clients, families, significant others, etc., within established time frames.
• Completes Progress Notes accurately, addressing treatment goals, major treatment issues, and changes in mental health status.
• Writes in a professional and competent manner.
• Develops an adequate professional working relationship with all referral sources and relevant community agencies.
• Assists with case management and interagency coordination of services for clients. Makes appropriate recommendations for referrals.
• Accurately and promptly completes all reports, documentation and records.
• Works well with staff and supervisors.
• Seeks supervision in a professional manner and documents supervision.
• Demonstrates a willingness to serve on professional committees, attend staff meetings, attend in-services, etc.
• Maintains valid NJ driver's license.
• Effectively facilitates social and recreational activities.
• Assists in the interviewing process for job applicants.
• When appropriate, acts as an advocate on behalf of the client for all services that are not provided directly
• Provides outreach to re-engage clients or link to other services which will meet their needs
• Provides transportation for clients to and from program related activities in a safe and effective manner, as needed.
• Documentation must be completed within one (1) calendar day of service delivery
• Productivity goals shall meet % as designated by department
Minimal Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in behavioral health field CADC or currently tracking
Experience: One (1) year experience with population, or appropriate 1 year internship
Equipment Use: Computer, copier, facsimile, motor vehicle
The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.