Mental Health Specialist II

Mental Health Specialist II

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 are readily accessible and 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. In addition, 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.

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Mental Health Specialist II for the Acute Psychiatric Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Mental Health Specialist II is to provide services which support the delivery of clinical services in the Unit. Among the key duties of the position are the following: documents all telephone calls in the Acute Psychiatric Services (APS) telephone log or Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Conducts initial triage of consumers and families when they arrive onsite five (5) minutes after arrival and provides immediate report to the Program Coordinator. Assists Public Safety in their search for consumers and belongings when they are admitted to the Extended Care Evaluation Bed (ECEB) area. Provides direct, in-person observation for individuals at risk as directed by the physician. Maintains appropriate client records in a timely manner as mandated by Center policy. Assumes responsibility for managing the transfer of consumers into and out of the Unit.

FLSA - Nonexempt

Grade - 187

Salary Details - A range of $28.30 - $29.66 per hour.

Minimum Salary - 29.160

Mid Range Salary - 29.660

Maximum Salary - 30.550

Benefits - Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage; paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs; competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options; employee and dependent educational benefits; life insurance coverage; employee discounts programs.

Position Status - Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours - 40.00

Daily Work Shift - Evening

Work Arrangement - This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description - Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation - PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment - Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience - Four (4) years of relevant full-time paid experience (part time and/or per diem experience may be substituted for the full-time equivalent) in a mental health field or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant mental health, social or human services field.

Certifications/Licenses - Valid driver's license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Must possess adequate written and verbal skills to perform the job duties. Ability to document in an Electronic Medical Record and in Microsoft Word.

Preferred Qualifications - One (1) year of experience in an inpatient or crisis setting. Ability to enter information into a database and to use the Rutgers UBHC registration software to enter needed information with accuracy.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment - PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent prolonged sitting. Observe, converses with patient. Frequent talking and listening in groups as well as on the telephone. Frequently walks, bends, stretches, and pulls. Manual dexterity and mobility for charting. Drives to offsite work locations. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Varied work settings include office and community setting. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. May be exposed to clients exhibiting assaultive or aggressive behaviors. Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well-lighted, and quiet to moderately loud setting.

Special Conditions - Ability to work weekends, holidays and off hours.

Posting Details

Posting Number - 26ST1428

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus - Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus - Piscataway (RBHS)

City - Piscataway

State - NJ

Location Details

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