CSPNJ a mental health nonprofit agency is looking for part-time Hospital Wellness Mentor(s) based on the grounds of Ancora Psychiatric Hospital.  Under the direction of the Hospital Center Manager, the Hospital Wellness Mentor provides individual and group peer support, socialization, and recreational activities to individuals receiving services at the Wellness Center located on the grounds of the State Psychiatric Hospital. The Mentor promotes recovery, wellness, personal growth, and community integration through meaningful engagement and person-centered activities.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Provides individual and group peer support to individuals receiving services at the State Psychiatric Hospital, encouraging recovery, self-advocacy, empowerment, and personal growth.  
• Promotes a person-centered and recovery-focused environment that respects individual choice, dignity, cultural differences, and personal experiences.
• Provides information, education, and referrals related to wellness, recovery, peer support, and available community resources, including community wellness centers, social services, and mental health programs.

• Associate's degree with at least one (1) year of experience working in the mental health field; or High School Diploma or equivalent with at least two (2) years of experience working in the mental health field.
• Experience with inpatient psychiatric hospitalization preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish rapport and build positive relationships.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of mental health, wellness, recovery principles, the behavioral health system, and available community resources.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with individuals who receive or have received mental health and/or substance use services.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to share personal experiences related to mental health and/or addiction recovery.
• Ability to engage and work effectively with individuals experiencing mental health challenges in a compassionate, respectful, and professional manner.
• Valid New Jersey driver's license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Lived Experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who use their own life experience dealing with mental health/substance use issues to inspire and support others.