Mental Health Forensic Case Manager – CJS

Mental Health Association

2 months ago

West Orange, New Jersey$45,650 - $49,500Full TimeForensic Psychology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Mental Health Association as a Mental Health Forensic Case Manager – CJS in United States. MHA promotes mental health and total wellness for individuals facing challenges associated with mental illness and addiction recovery. We increase community awareness while enhancing mental well-being through advocacy, education, prevention, treatment, and services.

Key Responsibilities

entering the community following release from the county correctional system and jail diversion from local municipalities. Service includes the provision of holiday, weekend and on

help groups. Must meet all expected productivity levels, in regard to direct service provision to consumers. Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director. Annual Base Range: $45,650

Requirements

entering the community following release from the county correctional system and jail diversion from local municipalities. Service includes the provision of holiday, weekend and on

help groups. Must meet all expected productivity levels, in regard to direct service provision to consumers. Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director. Annual Base Range: $45,650

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $45,650 - $49,500

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Mental Health Association in United States.

Key Skills

Discharge PlanningLinkage and ReferralCommunity ResourcesForensic Clinical ServicesJail System NavigationMental Health TrainingProject SupervisionReport PreparationRecord KeepingElectronic Clinical Record SoftwareService CoordinationClient MonitoringAdvocacyProductivity LevelsResource Gap IdentificationDirect Service Provision

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Forensic Case Manager – CJS at Mental Health Association a 3.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Forensic Psychology healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Forensic Psychology — healthcare professional Career Context

This Forensic Psychology position at Mental Health Association is open to healthcare professional candidates.

Compensation Analysis

Mental Health Association lists compensation for this healthcare professional position at $46k to $50k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in West Orange, New Jersey.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Discharge Planning, Linkage and Referral, Community Resources, Forensic Clinical Services, Jail System Navigation, Mental Health Training, Project Supervision, Report Preparation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Forensic Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Case Manager will provide effective discharge planning, linkage, and referral to community resources for mentally ill offenders re-entering the community from the correctional system, including providing holiday, weekend, and on-call coverage as assigned. Responsibilities also include facilitati...

Benefits package: Fully Paid Medical Coverage, Generous 401(k) Match, Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal Time, Sick Time, Loan Redemption Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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