Mental Health Associate - Full-Time / Part-Time

The Center for Great Expectations • Somerset, NJ

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About The Position

The Center for Great Expectations (CGE) is seeking compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Associates to support adolescent and/or adult pregnant or parenting mothers and their children in structured, therapeutic residential Mommy & Me programs. CGE provides a continuum of trauma-informed, evidence-based care for mothers facing substance use and/or mental health disorders, guided by its Relational Recovery Model. The role helps create a safe, nurturing environment and supports families as they work toward recovery, stability, and independence.

The position involves direct support in a residential treatment setting, including assistance with daily living, parenting, and household activities; emotional support and de-escalation; recreational and skill-building activities; transportation to appointments and community services; medication administration; and help with admissions and discharges. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with typical shifts of 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, and 11:00 PM–7:00 AM. Flexible scheduling options are available.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have a current New Jersey driver's license and meet safe-driving requirements.
• Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: a high school or high school equivalency diploma and one year of experience working with youth in a group setting; an associate's or bachelor's degree in a field unrelated to social work or psychology and six months of experience working with youth in a group setting; or an associate's or bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field.
• Have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and a friendly, professional demeanor.
• Be a team player with strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask.
• Be flexible in responding to changing community needs and handle obstacles with compassion and resolve.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and comfort working within a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Build supportive relationships with clients and their children in a residential treatment setting.
• Assist with daily living, parenting, and household activities that promote stability and healthy family development.
• Provide emotional support, conflict resolution, and verbal de-escalation during challenging situations.
• Facilitate recreational and skill-building activities that support recovery and well-being.
• Transport clients to appointments and community-based services as needed.
• Administer medications and assist with admissions and discharges.

Benefits

• Full-time employees receive 4 weeks of paid time off (PTO).
• Full-time employees receive 13 paid holidays and additional holiday pay for hours worked.
• Full-time employees receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Full-time employees have access to a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Full-time employees receive 2 weeks of paid sick time.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee referral incentive program.
• Quarterly employee appreciation events.
• Part-time employees accrue PTO based on hours worked, equivalent to up to 4 weeks annually at a full-time schedule.
• Part-time employees receive 4 floating holidays and holiday pay opportunities.
• Part-time employees have access to a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Part-time employees accrue paid sick time equivalent to up to 2 weeks annually at a full-time schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED