Supervising Mental Health Specialist - IRTS Southern Team

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 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. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Supervising Mental Health Specialist - IRTS Southern Team for the Community Based Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. This role participates as a member of the management and treatment teams, ensuring the provision of high‑quality, comprehensive, person‑centered mental health care. The position is responsible for staff supervision, training, and development. Responsibilities Supervises staff as assigned. Provides direct care services to individuals served. Monitors that all documentation is done within prescribed time frames and in accordance with UBHC policy and specific program, funding and billing requirements. Interacts with individuals in a professional, respectful, and supportive manner. Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures. Demonstrates good work habits. Position Details Full Time; Standard hours 37.50 per week; can be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Grade: 21S; Salary range: $62,188 – $88,646; Exempt. Benefits 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. Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in a relevant mental health, social, or human services field plus one (1) year of full‑time related experience (part‑time and/or per diem experience may be substituted for the full‑time equivalent). Equivalent education, experience, and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement. Required Certifications/Licenses: Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work. Must have a valid driver's license. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Intensive Recovery Treatment Support (IRTS) Program: Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements. Employees will be subject to and must comply with all security regulations and procedures of NJ Department of Corrections and the assigned facility(ies) including sign‑in logs or electronic time clocks, searches of person and property, etc. Violations of NJ Department of Corrections and/or being banned by the Department of Corrections to work at a NJ Department of Corrections' facility are grounds for disciplinary action and potential termination. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with community‑based service provision to adults.

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Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) speaking. Equipment Utilized: None specified. Physical Demands and Work Environment: Ability to speak clearly and write proficiently. Hearing essential. Ability to focus on the task at hand despite numerous interruptions. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and document into an electronic medical record. Employee spends much time driving, walking, standing, bending and talking with individuals served in the community and in the NJ State Prisons located throughout the state. Occasional transport of individuals served in state vehicles. Can expect to lift up to 20 pounds. Employee spends much time outdoors in all types of weather talking with individuals served in the community in open spaces, individuals' homes, shelters, soup kitchens, and institutions (prisons, jails, hospitals, treatment centers) and places where individuals congregate. Subject to unpredictable situations and crises, to include behavioral, medical and psychiatric. Occasionally exposed to individuals exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Exposure to blood borne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment. Special Conditions: May need to use own vehicle for travel throughout the state. May transport individuals in University NJ state vehicles. Pre‑employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings. Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at the following web address: #J-18808-Ljbffr Rutgers University