Responsible for community support service provision including working in collaboration with the service team in the development, implementation, monitoring, and updating of the court ordered plan. Assists consumers with community integration, goal setting, and wellness planning. Maintains contact with referring agencies, related people and with community resources used for referral. Delivers age and culturally appropriate services to program consumers. Demonstrates knowledge of mental illness, substance abuse and the services available to serve those populations within their county. Maintains treatment records as per agency and DMHAS licensing standards. Utilizes SCM, CPR, and First Aid techniques as needed. The individual demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the consumer population served. He or she must be able to assess and interpret data about the consumer’s status in order to identify each consumer’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the consumer group. Knowledgeable of WRAP theory and process. Required to complete annual Agency trainings, as well as job related trainings determined by position.
Hours
Position is full time, Monday – Friday. Hours include flexibility based upon program need.
- 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year
- Medical, vision, dental and life insurance
- 403(b) employee participation and employer match
- 9 Agency-paid holidays
- Training opportunities provided throughout the year
- Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year
- Retention bonus offered biannually, $1,250.00 for full time staff and $9.60 per 8 hour shift for part time staff
The Involuntary Outpatient Commitment (IOC) program offers a new option for individuals who aren't imminently dangerous enough for commitment to an inpatient program, but who struggle with remaining in treatment and are likely to become dangerous without that treatment. IOC coordinates community services and supports that increase the likelihood of treatment adherence. IOC services are a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure that IOC consumers are properly assessed, linked to treatment and services and emotionally supported.
QualificationsBachelor’s in Psychology or related field. One year of experience with mental health and/or co-occurring populations preferred.
Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field
- One year of experience working with mental health and/or co-occurring populations
What We Do
Legacy Treatment Services is a nonprofit behavioral health organization based in New Jersey. It is dedicated to improving the lives of children, adults, and families struggling with behavioral health issues through a range of clinical treatment and support services, including mental health services, addiction counseling, and medication management.
