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Navigator - Medical Legal Partnership

Care Plus NJ • Paramus, NJ • 6h ago

Location: 610 Valley Health Plaza

Full-time 40, Onsite

Hourly: $24.04

What We Offer:

Health, Dental and Vision

Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage

Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick time

Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation

401k Plan and Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Note: That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Job Summary:

As the Medical Legal Partnership Navigator, you will serve as a member of an inter-disciplinary, integrated treatment team, whose will be responsible for building a professional relationship with the clients, serving as a resource to clients, supporting access to substance abuse services, and engaging in advocacy activities.

What You Will Do:

Provide one-to-one assistance to eligible individuals by connecting them to community resources and assisting with navigating legal needs

Work collaboratively with the designated, attorney in client advocacy efforts involving legal and social issues presenting as barriers to the individual's treatment and recovery process

Engage in a range of activities, including advocacy, linkage to resources, sharing of experience, community and relationship building, group facilitation, skill building, mentoring, goal setting, and more.

Maintain relationships with the individuals served and educate individuals on how to navigate treatment, social service and recovery support systems, and the legal system.

Communicate information about the individual in the individual's service record and to team members

Engage clients identified in need of substance use treatment and their families

What We Need to See:

High school diploma or equivalency, associate's degree or above from an accredited college or university and/or

May be someone who has lived experienced with substance use disorder and/or emotional distress or mental health issues and who has actively engaged in a process of self-discovery or recovery related to those struggles

Must have two (2) years' experience in the guiding principles of recovery that assist individuals to improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and reach their full potential

Certified peer recovery specialist or must obtain certificate within the first two (2) months of hire

A valid driver's license and must be insurable by agency's automobile insurance for primary drivers.

Who Are We?

CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.

Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.

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