Case Manager MWRAP
Care Plus NJ
Case Manager MWRAP
Organizational Overview:
CarePlus New Jersey continues to be a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. The CarePlus Foundation was created over 25 years ago to support further the programs and clients of CarePlus who strive to achieve mental well-being and overall wellness. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.
Job Summary:
You will be responsible and accountable for providing intensive and direct case management services for assigned client caseload. You will work with women and their families to support and strengthen their capacity to participate in health practices and maintain stable homes through a family-centered approach.
What You Will Do:
+ Provide client with a comprehensive case management assessment that includes life domains, such as housing, finances, transportation, legal services, vocational, employment, health and behavioral health care, and family strengths and needs
+ Promote information sharing between all providers on your client's progress and challenges with the informed consent of each client in prenatal and nutritional care areas.
+ Link client to appropriate care and resources in the community, including resources that address specialized needs
+ Coordinate needed interventions and services provided by multiple agencies
+ Remain in regular contact with the client and conduct home visits
+ Refer and increase connections to supportive services, and work with Perinatal Cooperatives/Risk Reduction Specialists in educating the medical community partners on the stigma around pregnant women with a SUD
+ Prepare client for birthing, including potential for child welfare involvement, NAS if on MAT or using opioids, accessing pediatrician familiar with prenatal exposure, preparing for living and care arrangements for infant
+ Provide support and link families with appropriate services such as early intervention, child services, and services accessible through the NJ Prevention System of Care
+ Organize team meetings that bring all services together on behalf of the client from pregnancy through postpartum and maintain contact with service providers that include all important information and updates
What We Need to See:
+ Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in health, psychology, counseling, social work, education, or other behavioral health professions.
+ At least three (3) years of experience working with high-need families with substance use and mental health disorders. They know about systems that provide services to women and their families, such as maternal health, early childhood intervention, and child welfare.
+ Training in trauma-informed services.
What We Offer:
+ Health, Dental and Vision
+ Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
+ Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick time
+ Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
+ 401k Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
+ Employee Discount and Rewards Program
About CarePlus 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.
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