Position Summary:

• Acts as liaison to community resources, and assists consumers in using these resources to enhance their independent living skills.
• Advocates for appropriate resources for clients and families based on assessed needs.
• Provides referral, linkage, transportation, and support to assigned clients.
• Collaborates with other treatment team members in assessment of newly referred consumers.
• Works collaboratively with treatment team and consumers to develop and implement discharge plan which assists consumers in their recovery from mental illness.
• Spends 50% of time in direct service.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in the mental health field or an appropriate human services field plus one (1) year of related experience.
• Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Varied work settings include office and community setting.
• Handles emergency or crisis situations.
• May be exposed to clients exhibiting assaultive or aggressive behaviors.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.

Special Conditions:

• This position will be working in Hunterdon County.
• This position is grant-funded.

Posting Number: 23ST0032

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