New Jersey - Eastern Pennsylvania - Delaware HERC

Position Summary:

• Participates effectively in personnel matters relating to Mental Health Specialists/Activity Assistants according to Unit standards. 
• Coordinates functions of Specialists in Unit according to established policies and procedures. 
• Interacts with patients in a therapeutic manner according to their developmental level. 
• Provides appropriate management interventions in an effective and therapeutic manner. 
• Observes patients' interpersonal behavior indicating knowledge of behavioral norms of each adolescent's developmental level and participation and interest in their environment in accordance with established policies.
• Plans and implements appropriate therapeutic activity groups.
• Provides guidance/ direction to staff and others regarding policies and procedures and regarding patient management skills and practices as indicated by coworkers' reports.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant mental health, social, or human services field plus one (1) year of full-time related experience (part-time and/or per diem experience may be substituted for the full-time equivalent). 
• Equivalent education, experience, and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement. 

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Posting Number: 26ST0956

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