Mental Health Specialist III - Multiple Vacancies

Mental Health Specialist III - Multiple Vacancies

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Mental Health Specialist III for the Children's Mobile Response and Stabilization Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Mental Health Specialist III is to provide support to the Children's Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (CMRSS) program in the identified service area that meets quality and quantity standards within UBHC and the NJ Children's System of Care (CSOC); Provides support during the 8-week stabilization period through weekly contacts with youth/family, treatment providers/community agencies and other collateral contacts. Performs functions in support of the UBHC mission providing streamlined, prompt, and "consumer friendly" crisis response services. Receives telephone requests for service, supports in community dispatches, assists with referral process for time-limited stabilization services, monitors effectiveness of services and assists with linkages for aftercare. Demonstrates competency in recognizing the unique needs and applying relevant crisis stabilization approaches for children and adolescents and their families.

Among the key duties of this position are the following: As assigned, supports family dispatches as a backup team member completing required registration and PE applications with the legal guardian during the dispatch. Conducts in-person follow up meetings as needed and completes collateral calls on a weekly basis, responding to contacts with families, professionals, and outside agencies in a professional and cordial manner. Promptly responds to all service requests; effectively addressing identified problems and/or referring to appropriate CMRSS staff. Assist with end of service contacts to youth/family and treatment providers/community agencies and other collateral contacts. Assists in answering the hotline telephone calls from the contracted service administrator (CSA). Acquires familiarity with agencies within the identified service area that provides services to children, adolescents and their families that can provide crisis stabilization services and provide ongoing support/resources for the family. Maintains client records and program logs in a timely and accurate manner.

FLSA - Nonexempt

Grade - 177

Salary Details - maximum salary is $55,598

Minimum Salary - $27,550

Mid Range Salary - $28,050

Maximum Salary - $28,890

Benefits - Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: 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 (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs

Position Status - Full Time

Working Hours - Monday-Friday rotating schedule; rotating weekends

Standard Hours - 40.00

Daily Work Shift - Rotating

Work Arrangement - Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the View email address on click.appcast.io Application System.

Union Description - Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation - PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment - Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience - Three (3) years of relevant full-time paid experience in the mental health field or one (1) year of full-time paid experience (part time and/or per diem experience may be substituted for the full-time equivalent) along with at least two (2) years of college majoring in a relevant mental health, social, or human services field, including twenty-four (24) verified credits in a relevant mental health, social, or human services field, such as psychology, social work, counseling or three (3) years of college majoring in a relevant mental health, social, or human services field, including thirty-six (36) verified credits in a relevant mental health, social or human services field, such as psychology, social work, counseling.

Certifications/Licenses - Valid driver's license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment - PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee frequently spends time prolonged sitting, talking and listening in groups as well as on the telephone, walks, bends, stretches, and pulls. Per program demand, may have to work long hours, travel within the State and lift up to 10 pounds. Must have the ability to drive and to complete contacts or respond to family crisis in the identified services area within one (1) hour when on call. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Handles phone requests under time and decision-making pressure. When in the office, generally pleasant working conditions in a clean well-lighted quiet to moderately loud setting. Varied when on outreaches to homes and community settings in the identified service area, with some neighborhoods being considered dangerous.

Special Conditions - Must be available to work on-call.