Case Manager - Homeless Outreach Program

MHA promotes mental health and total wellness for individuals facing challenges associated with mental illness and addiction recovery.

We increase community awareness while enhancing mental well-being through advocacy, education, prevention, treatment, and services.

MHA is seeking a full-time Outreach C ase Manager to join our Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness team !

Be a part of the team that makes a difference in the lives of our consumers.

of working at the Mental Health Association:

• Joining the staff of supportive and team-oriented individuals
• MHA is an approved site for the New Jersey Behavioral Healthcare Provider Loan Redemption Program.
• Excellent benefits package available
• Retention Incentive provided after completion of 6-month anniversary

Bachelor’s Degree in the field of mental health, health or other appropriate Human Services related discipline.

Bachelor’s Degree in a field other than above disciplines shall have a minimum of two years of experience in a community behavioral healthcare setting.

High School Degree or GED plus life experience also accepted in lieu of BA.

A current and valid Driver’s license in good standing is required.

• Provide outreach services implementing strengths-based, person centered services
• Provide outreach, engagement, case management and skill-building services
• Provide case management and ongoing linkage to community supports
• Promote the integration of physical and mental health
• Provide 24/7 support to those served by the program through an on call rotation
• Assist individuals with utilizing all available community supports that best meet their needs
• Complete all required documentation in clinical files and in HIS in a timely basis as per policies and applicable regulations
• Attend supervision meetings and agency staff meetings
• Attend meetings with program partners and community providers to reach program objectives
• Must meet all expected productivity levels, in regards to the direct service
• Perform other duties as assigned by the PATH Director

• Ability to assess general clinical status as well as interpret clinical charts when available
• Ability to identify clinical crisis that may require emergency intervention
• Ability to complete a bio-psychosocial interview
• Ability to engage with individuals
• Ability to network with a variety of both formal and informal community resources and supports
• Ability to educate individuals regarding mental illness and other functional impairments
• Ability to discuss substance abuse/dependence issues as well as educate individuals on these issues
• Follow “safe driving” habits as identified by Motor Vehicle report
• Have awareness of clinical resources available and means required to obtain them
• Ability to assist individuals in creating a crisis plan with that utilizes all community 24 hour services
• Ability to educate individuals on how to follow a crisis plan
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing

Reports to

Program Director - Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)

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