Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come!

Our PACT program is currently seeking to hire a Mental Health Advocate in Cherry Hill, NJ. As a fully integrated member of a PACT team, the Mental Health Advocate supports and assists in the delivery of services to meet client needs. The services include treatment planning, counseling, case management, and advocacy. A working knowledge of the Recovery Model is helpful.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 (30-minute unpaid lunch), rotating weekends, evenings as needed

Responsibilities:

• Provides clinical assessment, service planning, wellness counseling, case management and associated documentation as required to meet client needs;

• Focuses on advocating for service needs and coordinating entitlements and benefits;

• Locating safe and affordable housing for individuals served, coordinating housing subsidy process with individuals served, landlords, DMHAS, and Supportive housing connection;

• Managing representative payee duties which may include support to social security, budget development in accordance with individual needs and social security practices, working with Oaks Integrated Care accounting department to coordinate funds for individuals served;

• Providing support to Vocational Specialist on team to create opportunities for individuals served to work, volunteer, or return to school.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Medical and dental insurance

• Vision plan

• Retirement plan

• Flexible spending plans

• EXCELLENT time benefits

• Opportunity for personal and career growth

• Team oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree in behavioral health science field;

• Two (2) years post-bachelor’s experience in provision of mental health services required;

• Valid NJ Driver's License in good standing.

All positions require a valid driver’s license in good standing, and pre-employment drug screening. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.