Mental Health Specialist IV

Overview Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC's 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services include inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Mental Health Specialist IV for the Acute Children Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary staff team implementing each child's treatment plan. Assists Special Education Teacher with educational services to children. Participates in the development of children's individual treatment plan. Maintains appropriate boundaries with children and families. Interacts with children and family members therapeutically with empathy and respect. Maintains cooperative and respectful working relations with co-workers. Provides behavior crisis prevention and intervention, as needed, including personal restraints (once trained) and conducting debriefing discussions. Assists in providing therapeutic activities. Provides ongoing supervision of children individually and in groups at arrival, dismissal, during lunch, and throughout the day. Observes children carefully and shares observations with other members of the staff team. Qualifications Successful completion of a one (1) year training program as a Mental Health Specialist Trainee or one (1) year of similar full-time experience in the mental health field. An Associate's Degree, preferably in a related field, including 12 credits in human services, such as psychology or its equivalent, may be substituted for the minimum requirements of this position. Preferred: Previous experience with children (4 - 21 years) and classroom experience. Position Details FLSA: Nonexempt Grade: 147 Salary: Minimum 21.940; Mid Range 22.440; Maximum 23.110 Benefits: Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, including medical/dental/vision; paid time off; retirement benefits; educational benefits; life insurance; employee discounts. For detailed information visit the benefits overview. Work Information Position Status: Full Time Standard Hours: 40.00 Daily Work Shift: Day Work Arrangement: This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. Additional Details Union: Teamsters 97 Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft Terms: Staff - 12 month Pension Eligibility: PERS Special Conditions: Must undergo criminal history background check at employee's expense, as required by NJ State Law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rutgers University