United Family & Children's Society Job Description - Mental Health Associate

Qualifications:

Qualifications required by the Society shall minimally include a high school diploma or its equivalent with a preference for a college degree in a mental health related filed such as social work, psychology or similar field of study. The Mental Health Associate will be a mature person, capable of providing a supportive relationship and encouragement to individuals with a history of emotional problems or behavioral difficulties. Having and maintaining a good driving record is required for continued employment.

Responsibilities:

The Mental Health Associate is assigned to a specific group of clients or to an individual client with a goal of assisting the Clinician or Coordinator or Clinical Supervisor in a specific program activity. This may include setting up, organizing, conducting or clean-up of a group activity or recreational group and offering one-to-one supportive counseling or anger management education, as needed.

Additionally, the Mental Health Associate will:

Work directly with Clinicians and/or the Coordinator to implement the day's activities (such as the Community Support Project)
Assist in the social or recreational activities and groups for clients
Participate in the client treatment or service planning meetings with staff Participate in team meetings
Work with clients toward improving their level of functioning and behavior by using the agreed upon behavior modification techniques
Maintain reports, as requested by the Coordinator or Clinical Supervisor
Attend required staff meetings and inservice programs
Assisting with client billing and other reports, as assigned
Driving an agency vehicle to transport clients, if assigned
Maintaining a valid NJ driver's license and a good driving record are required for continued employment
Fulfill all duties as listed in the current CSP contract with the NJ Division of Mental Health Services, if assigned to CSP
Performing other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor or Coordinator

The Mental Health Associate is a non-exempt position and reports to the Coordinator or Clinical Supervisor.

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