Mental Health Services Assistant - Essex Outpatient (2120)
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Location: Essex County, NJ
Job Type/Status: Full-time
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate coverage with administrative staff for office hours; the position requires minimally 4 days in the office with shifts of 9am-5pm and 1pm-9pm depending on the needs of the program and office coverage.
- Embrace and demonstrate the mission, philosophy, and values of Center for Family Services.
- Provide Administrative Support for Intense In-Home Community (IIC) and Outpatient Programs for multiple counties.
- Act as point person for program referrals between referral sources and clinicians.
- Maintain clinician availability, specialties, etc., for IIC program.
- Provide clinician availability to referral sources on a weekly basis.
- Provide telephone coverage and initial screening for individuals contacting the agency for counseling services to determine appropriateness for level of care and/or program.
- Coordinate and schedule intake assessments for families and clinicians in offices throughout four counties including insurance information's eligibility and verification.
- Complete comprehensive record reviews for IIC.
- Complete letters to participants as needed.
- Complete all necessary paperwork in electronic health record (EHR) in a thorough, timely, and professional manner.
- Maintain ethical and legal compliance.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (i.e., psychology, social work, or related field).
- Strong working knowledge of computers.
- 2 years' experience in social services.
- Experience with an EHR system is helpful.
- Ability to work independently, efficiently, and effectively.
- Must be flexible with change, possess excellent communication skills, and the ability to multi-task.
- Must be energetic, creative, and able to work as part of a community resource team, and be culturally competent and responsive.
- Bi-lingual Spanish is a plus.
Benefits:
At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.
- Hybrid model of treatment - telehealth and in-office services
- Clinical supervision provided
- Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
- 401k Plan
- Medical insurance plan options
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Prescription Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health & Wellness Activities
- Flexible schedules
- Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
- Opportunity for advancement
About Employment at Center For Family Services: Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together, our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit the Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org.
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