Wellness Respite Associate | Crisis Service

Description:

Wellness Respites offer stays for up to ten days and provide an open-door setting where guests can continue their daily activities. This program provides an alternative to hospitalization for individuals who are in crisis.

Highlights:

• Follows team protocol for charting and recording current treatment information for guests. This includes ongoing documentation of current medications and follow-up appointments.
• Maintains accurate records related to the service plan and support services provided.
• Maintains a working relationship with all guests and provides residential (guest) counselling.
• Supports guests to identify and develop coping strategies related to daily stresses, encouraging guests towards their personal vision of recovery, and supporting and assisting the achievement of personal goals.
• Receives all guests and all contacts (family members, community participants, treatment, and social service providers) in a timely and respectful manner.
• Advocates with and/or on behalf of guests to access needed and desired community resources and works with the guests and team members to develop socialization/recreational opportunities.

1. Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 7:30am- 6pm

Hourly Rate: $17.79 - $20.19

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Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a mental health/human service discipline OR
• High School Diploma or GED plus 4 years of related work / life experience.
• Ability to conduct individual and group educational training to a wide range of learning levels.
• Strong assessment skills and the ability to manage crises.
• Solid organization, time management and multitask skills.
• C.P.R.P. (Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner) preferred.
• Ability to work with individuals with mental illness in a caring and professional manner.
• Proficient in MS Office products.
• Valid NJ driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Lived Experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who use their own life experience dealing with mental health/substance use issues to inspire and support others.

Compensation details: 17.79-20.19 Hourly Wage

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