Cooperative Program Coordinator jobs in Newark, NJ

Job Overview:

Responsible to oversee daily operations of the Involuntary Outpatient Commitment (IOC) program. Candidate will provide administrative management, oversight, training, and support/supervision to staff members providing services to consumers. Candidate will coordinate referrals, intakes, services, and discharges based on DMHAS guidelines. Candidate will work with IOC Program assigned Psychiatrist for psychiatric evaluations and reviews for court hearings.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master s Degree in mental health field
• Candidates must have a valid NJ Drivers License

Preferred:

• Bilingual Spanish or ASL preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ licensure as an LSW, LAC, LCSW, LPC etc.

Essential Functions:

• Candidate will work closely with community, county, and state inpatient facilities as well as Hudson County Court System
• Directs all aspects of the program and is responsible for: planning, continued program development, Quality Assurance, performance improvement, utilization review, customer satisfaction, and other projects assigned
• Involuntary Outpatient Commitment, IOC, programs coordinate community based mental health services for individuals, who are court ordered into mental health treatment
• IOC programs enroll individuals who have been assessed by mental health professionals and adjudicated by a court as meeting the legal standard for involuntary outpatient treatment
• Candidates shall be innovative and creative and willing to expand 'outside the box' to develop successful therapeutic interventions for the individuals
• Candidates should have strong organizational and scheduling skills, proficient with clinical documentation, strong work ethic, able to adapt to scenario changes, and be a self-motivator as well as being able to motivate others to ensure a positive work environment and positive staff morale
• Candidates should embrace team work and a safety first attitude.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Pay Range:

$ 78,000.00 minimum to $ 83,000.00 maximum Annual Salary

Let us shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.