What are the responsibilities and job description for the PESP ARRIVE Together Care Coordinator position at Care Plus NJ, Inc.?
Looking for a Full-Time Care Coordinator for the pilot ARRIVE Together Team within the Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program located at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. The schedule is 10am-6pm Monday-Friday. However, flexibility may be required to meet program needs. This is a union position offering a competitive benefits package.
Job Summary: Provides follow up outreach and/or on-site support services, care coordination, and psychoeducation to individuals who have been transported to the Screening Center who may benefit from follow up support services in the community upon discharge. Law Enforcement in three local municipalities will also identify high users of their municipality's emergency services however, do not require hospitalization or transport to an emergency room, but may benefit from linkage to additional resources or services in the community.
What You Will Do:
- Follow up with individuals at risk via telephone, in-person, or virtually
- Provide supportive counseling, referral and/or linkage for individuals and support systems
- Develop working relationships with Bergen County Emergency First Responders
- Provide psycho-education as appropriate
- Facilitate linkage to community resources/services as appropriate
- Work collaboratively with the Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program team
What We Need to See:
- Must have a minimum of a BA/BS degree in mental health, and be interested in working with adults with mental illness, experience preferred
- 1 year of post-bachelor's experience working in a mental health related field
- Strong motivation to learn and work independently to develop the role to meet the needs of the Bergen County community
- Work well independently and within multidisciplinary teams, as well as collaboratively with law enforcement and emergency service personnel
- Valid NJ Driver's license and eligible to be insured under CPNJ automobile insurance policy
What We Offer:
- Health, Dental and Vision
- Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
- 401k Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount and Rewards Program
About Care Plus New Jersey:
CPNJ embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion in all of it policies and procedures. Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.
