Job Information
Care Plus NJ Crisis Response Worker 2 in Rochelle Park, New Jersey
Crisis Response Worker 2
Organizational Overview:
CarePlus New Jersey continues to be a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.
Job Summary:
You will provide immediate therapeutic mobile crisis services to children and youth in the community on a 24/7 hour basis.
What You Will Do:
Stabilize and minimize the movement of children from one living arrangement to another
Manage appropriate levels of risk and crisis in the home and community
Assess children and/or adolescents and families at intake/admissions, during ongoing treatment, service delivery, and discharge
Collaborate with treatment providers to establish comprehensive assessments and service plans
Monitor medications intake by assessing symptoms, side effects, and medication compliance; ensure consumer follows through with prescribed medication; recommend changes in medication.
Provide substance abuse services, family consultation, crisis intervention, and vocational, educational, and employment services
Crisis Worker 2 Responsibilities
Administrative Tasks
Complete Quality Assurance of charts
Dispatch log maintenance
Complete Medicaid verification
Run crisis tracking report
Process Flex Fund
Enter benefit assignment in client record/billing software
Complete enrollments/discharges from client records/billing software
Conduct daily staff check-in and creates rotation for shift
Assist supervisors with managing staff work schedules and ensure shifts are covered
Assiss Program Managers with carrying out new initiatives and/or changes in procedure
Perform job responsibilities and tasks in a professional and customer friendly manner
Assist Supervisor in mentoring and training of new CRW I staff, as assigned
Review documentation (e.g. DAP's, Progress Notes, Treatment plans, etc.) before submission to NJ State's database
Report all trainee issues and/or concerns to the attention of trainee's supervisor in a timely manner
What We Need to See:
BA 2 years' experience as CRW I in good standing (Crisis Response Worker-at CarePlus or elsewhere) OR LAC/LSW/MFT 1 years' experience as CRW I in good standing.
Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred
A valid driver's license and must be insurable under the Agency's automobile insurance policy.
What We Offer:
Health, Dental and Vision
Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick time
Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
401k Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discount and Rewards Program
About CarePlus New Jersey:
CPNJ embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion in all of it policies and procedures. Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.
