Mental Health Forensic Case Manager - West Orange, United States - Mental Health Association

Mental Health Association

Verified Company

West Orange, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in forensic psychology, social work, counseling or a related field with clinical training is preferred. A Bachelor's Degree and three years of experience in forensic psychology and substance abuse disorders may also be considered. Valid driver's license.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide effective discharge planning, linkage and referral to community resources for mentally ill offenders who reenter the community following release from the county correctional system and jail diversion from local municipalities. Service includes the provision of holiday, weekend and oncall coverage as assigned.
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.
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.
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

Location
West Orange, NJ

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

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Employee Rights under the FMLA

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