Wellness Respite Associate | Per Diem | Evenings | Crisis Service
Collaborative Support Programs·Clifton, New Jersey
Collaborative Support Programs·Clifton, New Jersey
The Wellness Associate provides supportive services to guests to ensure a meaningful and successful stay, focusing on teaching crisis coping skills and helping guests work towards their full potential. Associates collaborate with guests on a Wellness Plan and link them to necessary community services and resources.
Description CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit agency, is looking for Per Diem Wellness Associates for the SECOND SHIFT in all three locations.
Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Wellness Associate will provide supportive services for guests to have a meaningful and successful stay, to learn crisis coping skills and to work towards realizing their full potential.
During their stay guests will work on a Wellness Plan and be linked to services and resources within their community in collaboration with the Wellness Respite Associate.
Wellness Respites offer stays for up to ten days and provide an open-door setting where guests can continue their daily activities.
This program provides an alternative to hospitalization for individuals who are in crisis.
$20.00 (BA Level) or $25.00 (MA Level)
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High School Diploma or GED plus 4 years of related work / life experience or Bachelor’s degree in a mental health related discipline. Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to manage crisis and works well under pressure. Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation model preferred. Ability to work with individuals with mental illness in a caring and professional manner. Proficient in MS Office products. Bilingual skills a plus. Valid NJ Driver’s License with acceptable driving record. Lived Experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who use their own life experience with mental health/substance use to inspire and support others.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in New Jersey often draw steady demand from providers serving children, families, and community-based programs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for a master’s degree, a valid clinical license, bilingual communication skills, and child welfare experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and tailor your application to highlight licensure, language ability, and direct child welfare exposure.
