Mental Health Support Specialist

1 day ago


Paterson, New Jersey, United States Collaborative Support Programs Full time

At Collaborative Support Programs, we are dedicated to empowering individuals with psychiatric, substance use disabilities, and those within the legal system. Our Enhanced Support Workers play a vital role in helping residents achieve their full potential by providing direct support, skill development, and community resource linkages.

About the Role

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Regional Coordinator, primarily in the field (70-80%) meeting with residents on their service plans and assessing their needs. This position requires a person-centered approach, designed to provide knowledge, skills, and resources to residents to ensure living in the most independent setting available.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support residents with the 8 dimensions of wellness, including housing, emotional health, physical health, social, employment, and educational goals.
  • Participate in the development and delivery of service plans.
  • Advocacy and development of community-based support.
  • Rotating weekends on call by phone (added compensation for on-call rotation and any outreaches needed).

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive hourly wage ranging from $19.23 to $21.63 per hour, based on education and experience. Additionally, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as six weeks of paid time off and 11 holidays.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Bachelor's degree in a mental health-related discipline or a High School Diploma/GED with four years of related work or life experience.
  • The ability to write clear, concise, and accurate billable progress notes.
  • Exceptional time management skills to support the needs of multiple residents.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office products and general computer literacy.
  • The ability to collaborate with individuals living with mental illness in a caring and professional manner.
  • Bilingual skills are a plus.
  • A valid NJ Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
  • Lived Experience: We prioritize hiring people who have used their own life experience dealing with mental health/substance use challenges to inspire and support others.

We estimate the salary for this position to be around $40,000-$45,000 per year, depending on experience.



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