Mental Health Specialist III - Part-Time

Mental Health Specialist III - Part-Time

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a part-time Mental Health Specialist III for the Acute Psych Services Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the part-time Mental Health Specialist III is to participate as a member of the unit team providing care for all age groups in accordance with facility policy and procedure. Demonstrates leadership skills and assists the Staff Nurse with staff assignments, orientation of new staff and formulation of patient groups. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assists the Staff Nurse with MHS IV assignments, orientation of new staff and formulation of patient groups when required. Assists the Staff Nurse in planning patient care. Observes patient's behaviors and when necessary notifies appropriate staff. Assists in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment that respects patients' rights. Assists the patients with activities of daily living, encouraging independent behavior, when appropriate. Assists patients and observes patients during mealtimes in the cafeteria and on the unit. Monitors the milieu for changes in patient behavior. Also, observes interaction between patients and visitors.