Mental Health Associate

Job Title: MH Associate - PH/Hopewell/ACRM

Reports To: Unit Director

Trainings: Annual, CPI, QRPT, Heart Saver First Aid CPR/AED

Career Development: MHA ? Program Manager ? Therapist?Non LIP?Therapist LIP

Position Summary:

The Mental Health Associate assists in the collection of data and the completion of a Master Treatment Plan for all assigned clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the collection of data for each assigned client.

• Participates with team members and clients/families in the completion of a Master Treatment Plan for each client within established time frames.

• Participates with team members in the updating of Master Treatment Plans within established time frames or as indicated by client needs.

• Effectively facilitates psycho educational groups as evidenced by:

Preparation.

Consumer satisfaction.

Supervisory evaluation.

• Participates with team members in the completion of a Discharge Summary within established time frames.

• Documents all client interactions, including sessions with clients, families, significant others, etc., within established time frames.

• Completes Progress Notes accurately, addressing treatment goals, major treatment issues, and changes in mental health status.

• Writes in a professional and competent manner.

• Develops an adequate professional working relationship with all referral sources and relevant community agencies.

• Assists with case management and interagency coordination of services for clients. Makes appropriate recommendations for referrals.

• Accurately and promptly completes all reports, documentation and records.

• Works well with staff and supervisors.

• Seeks supervision in a professional manner and documents supervision.

• Demonstrates a willingness to serve on professional committees, attend staff meetings, attend in-services, etc.

• Maintains valid NJ driver's license.

• Effectively facilitates social and recreational activities.

• Assists in the interviewing process for job applicants.

• When appropriate, acts as an advocate on behalf of the client for all services that are not provided directly

• Provides outreach to re-engage clients or link to other services which will meet their needs

• Provides transportation for clients to and from program related activities in a safe and effective manner, as needed.

• Documentation must be completed within one (1) calendar day of service delivery

• Productivity goals shall meet % as designated by department

Minimal Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in behavioral health field CADC or currently tracking

Experience: One (1) year experience with population, or appropriate 1 year internship

Equipment Use: Computer, copier, facsimile, motor vehicle

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.