Bright Harbor Healthcare·Toms River, New Jersey
The role focuses on integrating clients with serious mental illness into the community through personalized support and coaching. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, providing crisis intervention, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
As a leading provider of mental health services in Ocean County, Bright Harbor Healthcare is committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals experiencing serious mental illness. The role of a Mental Health Specialist within our Programs in Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) focuses on integrating clients into the community through personalized support and engagement in various community settings. Our multidisciplinary team comprises professionals across multiple disciplines, including psychiatrists, nurses, and vocational specialists who collaborate to promote recovery and mental wellness.
Mental Health Specialist Position Type: Full Time; 40 Hours/Weekly Benefits Eligible: Yes Location: Toms River Department: PACT I Salary: Key Responsibilities: Under supervision: Provides supportive assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) through modeling, direct assistance, and coaching. Assists clients in obtaining basic needs. Assess client emotional well-being, clinical symptomology, behavioral changes and medication effectiveness. Provides psychosocial education for consumers related to mental illness, symptom management and medication compliance. Provides crisis intervention as necessary. Provides rotating 24 hour on call coverage as scheduled. Maintain relationships with state and local hospitals. Participate in daily treatment team meetings and weekly treatment team planning meetings. High School Diploma or equivalent Bachelor's Degree preferred One year of experience in the provision of social services for individuals with severe persistent mental illness Some lived experience
12 Paid Holidays Birthday's Off! 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 discounted tuition at participating educational institutions Employee discounts through LifeMart and Tickets At Work
Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, though a bachelor's degree is preferred. One year of experience in social services for individuals with severe persistent mental illness and some lived experience are required.
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.
