Joseph Matthews

Joseph Matthews is an experienced professional in the field of mental health and peer support, currently serving as a CPRS Trainer for Consumer Connections at the Mental Health Association in New Jersey since September 2022. Prior roles include Peer Support Specialist III at Rutgers University and various positions at the Mental Health Association in New Jersey, where responsibilities encompassed coordinating referrals, managing intakes, and developing individual employment plans. Additionally, Joseph has served as a Behavioral Health Home Team Leader at Stress Care of New Jersey, focusing on team development and consumer care planning. Educational qualifications include an ongoing Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts-Human Services/Pre-Social Work from Middlesex College and multiple certifications in peer support and mental health training.