Screening Clinician - per diem - Multiple Vacancies

Screening Clinician - Per Diem - Multiple Vacancies

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 per diem Screening Clinician for the Emergency Screening in Newark within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Screening Clinician position is to perform psychiatric emergency services, screening, and screening outreach assessments as well as other mental health services. Demonstrates competence in providing generic crisis assessment of individuals of all ages (birth through 65+ years) and in determining the need for any additional professional consultation. Demonstrates competence in devising an appropriate intervention/disposition plan.

Among the key duties of this position are the following: Identifies the appropriate level of care disposition from skill based knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria, clinical expertise, and departmental criteria. Involves person, family, significant other in developing a plan for disposition. Explains referral/disposition to person served in a clear and supportive fashion. Collaborates effectively with other staff members and referral sources. Serves assigned shifts providing on-site, outreach screening and commitment evaluations in an effective and skillful manner. Utilizes person, family and agency information to determine an appropriate screening outcome for persons served. Completes all documentation within required timeframe. Actively and enthusiastically participates and contributes to smooth functioning and operations of unit.

FLSA - Nonexempt

Grade - 22B

Salary Details

Minimum Salary - 31.570

Mid Range Salary - 37.750

Maximum Salary - 44.790

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 - Per Diem

Working Hours

Standard Hours - 19.00

Daily Work Shift

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

Union Description - HPAE 5094 Per Diem

Payroll Designation - PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment - Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month

Position Pension Eligibility - None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience - Master's Degree in a mental health related field from an accredited institution. One (1) year post-master, full time, professional experience in a psychiatric setting.

Certifications/Licenses - Candidate must be eligible to receive the New Jersey State Certification as a Mental Health Screener within one (1) year of employment. Driver's license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Work off-hours shifts in the 24/7 operation. Provide holiday coverage. Work alternate weekends.

Preferred Qualifications - New Jersey licensure governing the discipline.

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. Per clinical demand, may have to work long hours. WORK ENVIRONMENT: May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Possibility of cuts, bruises, strains. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well-lighted, and quiet to moderately loud setting. Occasionally exposed through outreach to unstable, unhygienic environments.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number - 26ST0957