What are the responsibilities and job description for the Client Advocate position at Acenda Integrated Health?
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Client Advocate Non-Exempt
Acenda Integrated Health is recruiting for a Client Advocate to support the Assertive Community Treatment Program in Gloucester, New Jersey.
As a non-profit organization, we are solely committed to our mission of moving lives forward. Acenda provides over 100 life-enhancing programs and services to individuals, families, and communities throughout New Jersey. By bringing together our bright teams, innovative services, and understanding, caring hearts, we as an organization are moving upward to move lives forward. We join together to provide a wide range of mental health, crisis services, parenting support, family-focused therapy, and residential programming.
Are you looking to build a career where you'll make a real impact in the lives of others? Your interest in mental health, human services, or related life experience is valuable to us! We welcome you to join our team of caring, passionate and motivated individuals as a Client Advocate. Acenda's expert team helps each individual, family and community move forward in their journey towards health and happiness.
Program Overview:
Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is an intensive, team-based behavioral health service that offers individualized support in the community to people with serious mental health conditions and high service needs. PACT assists individuals in their recovery from mental health conditions and in developing fulfilling lives, as well as increasing their time and engagement in community settings rather than institutions such as hospitals and jails.
Position Summary:
- Provides face-to-face individualized clinical support services for consumers who need consistent contact to ensure the highest level of optimal psychosocial functioning.
- Operate as a strong community liaison to ensure that individuals can navigate and understand all services that are available.
- Collaborate with Acenda and Community Providers to link individuals into services needed.
Requirements:
- A minimum requirement is a High School diploma and two years of experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.
- A Bachelor’s degree in psychiatric rehabilitation and two years of experience in the provision of mental health services preferred.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
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 up to a 5% employer match
- Generous time-off
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Year-end performance bonuses
Department/Program
Program for Assertive Community Treatment - Glouc. (PACTG)
