What are the responsibilities and job description for the BI-LINGUAL MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE- SPANISH SPEAKING position at Cumberland County Guidance Center?
Bi-Lingual Mental Health Advocate - Full-Time (40 hours per week) - $44,000 Salary
Join Our Team at The Guidance Center!
For more than 60 years, The Guidance Center has been a primary mental health support agency, providing compassionate, professional care to individuals and families in Cumberland County, NJ. As a non-profit organization, our dedicated team of professionals, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and support staff, works to diagnose and treat all types of mental illness.
What We Offer:
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$44,000 Competitive Salary
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Comprehensive Health, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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Organization-Paid Life Insurance
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403B Pension Plan with 5% Employer Match
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Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
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Employee Discounts (auto, event tickets, insurance, wireless services, and more)
What You Need to Apply:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in a human services or health-related field
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Two years of post-Bachelor's experience in the provision of mental health or related services
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Bi-Lingual (Spanish Speaking)
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Valid New Jersey driver's license and ability to be insured by our carrier
Position Overview:
As a Bi-Lingual Mental Health Advocate, you will work full-time (40 hours per week) to provide individualized clinical support services to consumers, offering consistent, face-to-face contact to ensure optimal psychosocial functioning. You will serve as a vital member of the PACT (Program of Assertive Community Treatment) Team, assisting with case management, medication delivery, and educating/supporting natural supports such as the individual's family.
What Does This Position Look Like:
The Bi-Lingual Mental Health Advocate serves as an active member of the PACT Team, providing case management and/or specialized services to consumers. The role includes participating in PACT medication deliveries and collaborating closely with consumers and team staff to assess individual needs, set treatment goals, develop action plans, and evaluate progress. The advocate monitors the effectiveness of services delivered, ensuring consumer satisfaction and quality of care. In addition, the position provides education and support to family members and other natural supports involved in the consumer's recovery. All services must be documented accurately, completely, and in a timely manner, following agency guidelines for record keeping and billing.
The Guidance Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
A Background Check is required Clear Five year driving record/abstract with ability to be insured by organizations carrier.
Salary : $44,000
