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Counselor Non-ExemptJob Title: Case Manager
About Acenda Integrated Health
Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.
Job Overview
The Case Manager provides case management, outreach, and individualized support to youth in or seeking supportive housing, ensuring their safety, stability, and access to services addressing mental health, substance use, domestic violence, economic challenges, and other needs. The role also includes coordinating with vocational and educational partners, offering counseling and crisis support, assisting with medication monitoring, and helping youth secure public benefits and develop recovery strategies.
As an integrated health organization Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's.
Program Info
Children’s Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) is an in-community crisis response to young people ages 0-21 who are in crisis as that crisis is defined by the family. Mobile Response Workers provide immediate crisis de-escalation and stabilization services. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and we can come into your home, or provide support by phone or video. Crisis interventions include de-escalation, service linkage, and short term stabilization management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide case management, outreach, engagement, and support to youth residing in or in search of supportive housing units in Burlington County.
- Ensures the safety, stability and well-being of youth and effectively work with and identify services/supports for youth who may be facing a range of co-occurring challenges, including mental health, domestic violence, substance use, economic challenges, lack of support, and other needs
- Liaison with vocational and educational community partners to help youth develop career plans and obstacles to employment.
- Provide individual support and counseling and assist with crisis management and medication monitoring
- Help youth secure public benefits, and develop recovery strategies.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in social service- related field required.
- 1 year of experience in the field working with children, youth or families.
- Knowledge and/or experience in trauma-informed care, mental health and substance abuse.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record.
Additional Information:
- Base Rate: $19.23
- Sign-on Bonus: $1,000
- Bilingual: An additional $1.50 added to the base rate if Spanish proficient
- Schedule: Two shifts 8:30-4:30p; one shift 11-7p; two shifts 1-9p plus on-call overnights, weekends, and holidays in a rotation
What we provide:
- An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency
- Mission-driven core
- Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family
- 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp
- Generous time-off
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Year-end bonuses
Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Department/Program
Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS)Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in social service-related field
- 1 year of experience working with children, youth, or families
- Knowledge and/or experience in trauma-informed care, mental health, and substance abuse
- Valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle, and acceptable driving record
What We Do
Acenda Integrated Health is a New Jersey-based non-profit organization that provides a comprehensive range of integrated health services, including mental health, substance use recovery, crisis intervention, and family support. Their mission is to provide compassionate, personalized care to individuals and families, helping them achieve their greatest potential through a wide array of specialized programs and community-based services.
