What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Case Manager position at Legacy Treatment Services?
Job Details
Job Location
Atlantic IOC - Northfield, NJ
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
The Peer Case Manager is responsible for peer community support service provision including working in collaboration with the service team in the development, implementation, monitoring, and updating of the court ordered plan; therapeutic rehabilitative skill development; and, illness management and recovery. Assists consumers with community integration, goal setting, and wellness planning. Delivers age and culturally appropriate services to program consumers. Provides supportive peer counseling to adults prior to hospital discharge and within the IOC program. Demonstrates knowledge of mental illness, substance abuse and the services available to serve those populations within Atlantic County. Candidate must have ability as survivor of mental illness to provide to other consumers their unique experiences and serve as a role model. Maintains treatment records as per agency and DMHAS licensing standards. Utilizes CPI, CPR, and First Aid techniques as needed. The individual demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the consumer population served. He or she must be able to assess and interpret data about the consumer’s status in order to identify each consumer’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the consumer group. Knowledgeable of WRAP theory and process.
Hours
Position is full time, Monday – Friday. Hours include flexibility based upon program need.
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field required; 1 year experience preferred. Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP) preferred; must actively work towards obtaining CRSP and apply when eligible during employment. Must have life experience.
Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Location
Atlantic IOC - Northfield, NJ
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
The Peer Case Manager is responsible for peer community support service provision including working in collaboration with the service team in the development, implementation, monitoring, and updating of the court ordered plan; therapeutic rehabilitative skill development; and, illness management and recovery. Assists consumers with community integration, goal setting, and wellness planning. Delivers age and culturally appropriate services to program consumers. Provides supportive peer counseling to adults prior to hospital discharge and within the IOC program. Demonstrates knowledge of mental illness, substance abuse and the services available to serve those populations within Atlantic County. Candidate must have ability as survivor of mental illness to provide to other consumers their unique experiences and serve as a role model. Maintains treatment records as per agency and DMHAS licensing standards. Utilizes CPI, CPR, and First Aid techniques as needed. The individual demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the consumer population served. He or she must be able to assess and interpret data about the consumer’s status in order to identify each consumer’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the consumer group. Knowledgeable of WRAP theory and process.
Hours
Position is full time, Monday – Friday. Hours include flexibility based upon program need.
- 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year
- Medical, vision, dental and life insurance
- 403(b) employee participation and employer match
- 9 Agency-paid holidays
- Training opportunities provided throughout the year
- Advancement opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year
- Retention bonus offered biannually, $1.3k for full time staff
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field required; 1 year experience preferred. Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP) preferred; must actively work towards obtaining CRSP and apply when eligible during employment. Must have life experience.
Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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