Mental Health Case Manager - Alternatives Inc.

For over 40 years, Alternatives, Inc. has been dedicated to providing the best in support services to adults with Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illnesses. Services include Residential, Behavior Support, Support Coordination and Recreation.

DESCRIPTION: Community Support Services is a clinical case management program serving individuals diagnosed with mental illness, who live independently in the community. Clients live in either Agency owned housing or their own residences. Case Managers work with the individuals on their personal goals in order to meet their needs and enhance their quality of life.

Desired Qualities of a Case Manager:

• Positive communication
• Excellent supportive counseling skills
• Compassion & Empathy
• Reliability & dedication
• Desire to make a difference
• Sound ethical and moral values
• Professionalism
• Computer skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human services related field required
• Experience working with individuals who have mental illness
• Experience working with electronic health record system and Medicaid reimbursement programs a plus
• Ability to pass criminal/registry background checks
• Successful completion and passing drug screen
• Clear tuberculosis screening
• A valid driver's license, no more than 5 points or DUI in last 3 years

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide in home and on-site services and support as per each individual's treatment plan; including provision of direct service to clients in areas such as motivational interviewing, money management skills, daily living skills, symptom improvement, psycho-education, housing support, job skills training, etc.
• Evaluate skills and needs of each individual and make recommendations to treatment team
• Learn the 8 dimensions of wellness and multiple interventions in order to provide quality Medicaid services
• Utilize an electronic health record (EHR) system to write clear and concise progress notes to bill for Medicaid reimbursable services
• Provide crisis intervention services, as necessary, and crises prevention plans in an effort to improve crises response
• Pass all Agency and program specific trainings

TRAINING:

• All employees are required to complete 10-15 trainings upon hire and on an ongoing basis
• Trainings are a combination of in person, which require staff to commute to the main office in Raritan NJ, and remote, using Go To Meeting
• All trainings are paid

So why should you apply...? Here are just SOME of the incentives for being part of our team!

• Paid training
• Staff Appreciation events
• Health and Wellness fairs
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Mileage reimbursement
• For a full list of benefits, click here

We invite you to apply and become part of the Alternatives team and make a difference!

Change Lives, Build Futures!

Mental Health Case Manager

Full-Time

Raritan, NJ based

Computer skills a must !

Must possess valid NJ/NY/PA driver's license

**In order to be eligible for employment, applicant must not have more than 5 points on their driving record and no DUIs within the last 3 years.**

Alternatives, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.