Position Summary

Accountable for assisting consumers in the Emergency services/Screening program including: ensuring the coordination of patient care through follow-up with consumers, Psycho-education, assisting patients with linkage to treatment, other services & entitlements. Works collaboratively with the Emergency Services staff, 2 Central, psychiatry, Primary care Physicians, HBH and community outpatient treatment programs. Supports the mission, values and philosophy of HMC.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1.Respond in a timely manner when called to the emergency department or community.

2.Gather consumer information for follow-up and as required by grant(NJ Div. of Mental Health and Addiction Services)

3.Educate survivors on OORP program and navigating the treatment system

4.Be a positive role model for consumer and family.

5.Assist consumer in constructing a Wellness Recovery Action Plan.

6.Provide telephone and face to face follow up with consumers.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

High School diploma.

Preferred:

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Equivalent.

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

Personal experience of Recovery

Preferred:

None

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

None

Preferred:

None

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

?Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

?Ability to identify and resolve problems.

?Computer literate, skilled in customer service.