Ocean Partnership For Children·Toms River, New Jersey
Provide community-based advocacy and care coordination to help youth with mental health and developmental challenges remain at home and in school. Collaborate with child-serving agencies to ensure successful outcomes for youth and their families.
Ocean Partnership for Children (OPC) is one of the premier non-profits, child-serving agencies in Ocean County.
As the designated Care Management Organization (CMO), we coordinate care for over 1,100 youth and their families in Ocean County.
OPC is part of the NJ Children’s System of Care, helping youth up to the age of 21 with mental health, substance use and developmental disabilities achieve their vision and goals.
The agency uses the wraparound, strength-base approach to working with children and youth in need.
OPC’s office is in downtown Toms River but the agency serves all of Ocean County NJ.
What we can offer you
At OPC we have a lot to offer! For those in the social work and human service professions, OPC is a great place to start your career, learn resources, and be a part of the child-serving community. The best part of a career with OPC is making a difference every day in the lives of children, teens, and families. We are a diverse workforce and have a unique perspective, mirroring the communities in which we serve.
Seeking dedicated Care Managers!
The fulltime position of Care Manager at OPC is mostly community-based field work that provides advocacy and care coordination needed to ensure that youth remain at home, in school, and in the community. This position engages with children/youth serving agencies through collaboration and linkage to produce successful outcomes for the children/youth we serve.
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Ocean Partnership for Children is Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliations, or belief. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please contact Jill Carlin, Director of Human Resources, at 732-202-1585 ext. 118
Requires a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related human service field. Candidates must have at least one year of experience working with youth facing mental health or substance use challenges and possess a valid driver's license.
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.
