Peer Case Manager
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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 consumers status in order to identify each consumers needs and provide the appropriate care including agerelated 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 Agencypaid holidays
- Training opportunities provided throughout the year
- Advancement opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year
- Retention bonus offered biannually $1.3k for full time staff
The Involuntary Outpatient Commitment (IOC) program offers a new option for individuals who arent imminently dangerous enough for commitment to an inpatient program but who struggle with remaining in treatment and are likely to become dangerous without that treatment. IOC coordinates community services and supports that increase the likelihood of treatment adherence. IOC services are a multidisciplinary approach to ensure that IOC consumers are properly assessed linked to treatment and services and emotionally supported.
Education/Experience:
Bachelors degree in psychology or related field required;1 year experiencepreferred. 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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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
