Mental Health Specialist

Programs in Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is an evidence-based outreach program to help people with serious mental illness integrate into the community. Bright Harbor Healthcare provides PACT services to more than 160 people in all of Ocean County. The PACT program is a multidisciplinary team for persons with a serious and persistent mental illness. A team consists of a psychiatrist, advanced practice nurse, nurses, clinicians, co-occurring specialists, vocational specialists, mental health specialists, and peer mental health specialists.

Position Title

PACT I Mental Health Specialist Position Type: Full Time; 40 Hours/Weekly Benefits Eligible:Yes Location: Toms River Department:PACT I Salary: Commensurate based upon certification and experience

Responsibilities

Assist consumers with ADL's through modeling, direct assistance and coaching Provide and engage consumers in community setting through outreach services Provide direct assistance to consumer's with obtaining basic needs Provide psychosocial education for consumers and family members on mental illness, symptom management, medication management and life skills Master's Degree in a Human Services Field. One year experience working in the provision of mental health services preferred Valid NJ Driver' License with less than 6 points Full Benefits 12 Paid Holidays Sick Days Personal Days Accrued Vacation Medical/Dental/Vision Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability 403B Plan with Company Match Opportunities for training/education/Continuing Education Credits Opportunities for Public Loan Forgiveness Opportunities for tuition discounts at participating educational institutions Employee discounts through LifeMart and Tickets At Work