Who we are:Bridgeway values and promotes quality clinical and administrative practices to foster the best outcomes for persons who come to us for behavioral healthcare. We offer a work environment that supports teamwork, creativity, innovation, professional growth and dedication to the work. Bridgeway operates 13 PACT teams, along with more than 20 additional short-term, and longer-term integrated care and recovery service teams across 10 New Jersey counties. At Bridgeway, we never stop growing and innovating our vision of behavioral healthcare for the future.
Why you should apply: As a Co-Occurring Specialist , you willjoin an evidence-based program and a dynamic team for the opportunity to learn and refine your clinical and engagement skills and accomplish your dream of helping people to make progress on their unique recovery journeys. The work is sometimes challenging and always rewarding by engaging with persons we serve and co-workers as we all learn, grow, and thrive.
Department: Union PACT 2
Salary: $51,000 (if not certified) - $61,000 *****$5k Sign-on Bonus*****
Location: Union, NJ , Serving Union County, NJ
Work hours: Monday- Friday 8-4:30p Full time 40 hours per week
POSITION OVERVIEW:
As part of a multi-disciplinary, core services team, provides highly individualized services for enrollees who have co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. Assesses history and current needs/preferences of the person served in the areas of mental health and substance use. Works with the person served and the team to develop integrated mental health and substance use treatment goals and interventions. Provides clinical leadership for PACT staff in the area of co-occurring treatment. The Co-Occurring Specialist provides assessment and direct service for people with serious and persistent mental illness and persons with co-occurring substance use issues enrolled in the PACT Program. This position is 70-80 % community based.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related area
- Must have proof of CADC
- 2 years’ experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness
- Driver’s License, Vehicle:
- Valid driver’s license required
- No more than one moving violation within the past 12 months
- Vehicle required
EXCELLENT BENEFITS:
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b, basic life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, EAP
- Eligible for medical benefits after 30 days of employment
- Flexible work schedules, clinical training series, leadership development program
- 10 paid holidays (an 11th after 2 years of employment), generous vacation and sick time
Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and workplace culture. We provide equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law; and we strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations, and communities to apply.
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