Mental Health Specialist - Full Time

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Mental Health Specialist for the hospital and community-based violence intervention program is responsible for the daily operations of programs and services provided under the Project HEAL department (Project HEAL and Elevate). These programs provide wraparound, trauma-informed care to adult survivors of violence and youth at-risk of engaging in violence.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Mental Health Specialist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

1. Performs bedside intakes with victims of violence treated at the hospital after injury. Provides immediate support, safety planning and resources at the hospital bedside.
2. Provides referrals and intensive case management services for program participants (and their families, if applicable) in an outpatient setting.
3. Maintains intensive follow-up contact with participants, their families, and other service providers involved in their care through home visits, telephone contact, and visits in the community.
4. Accompanies participants to community/medical appointments for assistance, support and advocacy and/or stores to provide emergency aid.
5. Participate in weekly staff meetings, professional development/training, and team building activities
6. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
7. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or related area
2. At least 2 years experience providing case management services
3. Ability to work well with diverse populations
4. Strong organizational skills
5. Willingness and ability to work one or two evenings per week until 7pm or 8pm., some weekends possible
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
7. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. Applicants with personal experience in overcoming violence/violence-related injuries/the criminal justice system are encouraged to apply
2. Knowledge of Monmouth and/or Ocean County social services
3. Knowledge of urban violence and community issues/needs
4. Bilingual (English/Spanish)

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

Our Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.