Locations: US NJ Glassboro 42 Delsea Drive South - Building A
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted Yesterday
Job Requisition ID: JR100154
If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as a
Client Advocate
Acenda Integrated Health is recruiting for a Client Advocate to support the Assertive Community Treatment Program in Gloucester, New Jersey.
As a non-profit organization, we are solely committed to our mission of moving lives forward. Acenda provides over 100 life-enhancing programs and services to individuals, families, and communities throughout New Jersey. By bringing together our bright teams, innovative services, and understanding, caring hearts, we as an organization are moving upward to move lives forward. We join together to provide a wide range of mental health, crisis services, parenting support, family-focused therapy, and residential programming.
Are you looking to build a career where you'll make a real impact in the lives of others? Your interest in mental health, human services, or related life experience is valuable to us! We welcome you to join our team of caring, passionate, and motivated individuals as a Client Advocate. Acenda's expert team helps each individual, family, and community move forward in their journey towards health and happiness.
Program Overview:
The Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is an intensive, team-based behavioral health service that offers individualized support in the community to people with serious mental health conditions and high service needs. PACT assists individuals in their recovery from mental health conditions and in developing fulfilling lives, as well as increasing their time and engagement in community settings rather than institutions such as hospitals and jails.
Position Summary:
- Provides face-to-face individualized clinical support services for consumers who need consistent contact to ensure the highest level of optimal psychosocial functioning.
- Operates as a strong community liaison to ensure that individuals can navigate and understand all services that are available.
- Collaborates with Acenda and Community Providers to link individuals into services needed.
Requirements:
- A minimum requirement is a High School diploma and two years of experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.
- A Bachelor’s degree in psychiatric rehabilitation and two years of experience in the provision of mental health services preferred.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
We Provide:
- An innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency.
- Mission-driven core.
- Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
- 401(k) with up to a 5% employer match.
- Generous time-off.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Year-end performance bonuses.
Department/Program: CC10064 Program for Assertive Community Treatment - Gloucester.
About Us
A career at Acenda is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a lasting impact within your community. #TeamAcenda's culture is based on compassion and care for each other, as well as the individuals and communities we care for. We're a passionate workforce striving to move lives forward and have fun along the way.
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