Supervising Mental Health Specialist

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. Posting Details Posting Number: 26ST0956 Posting Open Date: (not specified in original) Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus: Piscataway (RBHS) City: Piscataway State: NJ Responsibilities The Supervising Mental Health Specialist participates as a member of a treatment team in providing patient care and services to adolescent patients and/or children (ages 4 years - 21 years). Collaborates with the clinical and administrative leadership of the program offering comprehensive mental health care to patients and their families. Primarily responsible for providing patient care, leadership, training, and supervision to MHS II, MHS III and MHS IV, Activity Assistants II–IV. Participates in personnel matters relating to Mental Health Specialists/Activity Assistants according to Unit standards. Coordinates functions of Specialists in Unit according to established policies and procedures. Interacts with patients in a therapeutic manner according to their developmental level. Provides appropriate management interventions in an effective and therapeutic manner. Observes patients' interpersonal behavior indicating knowledge of behavioral norms of each adolescent's developmental level and participation and interest in their environment in accordance with established policies. Plans and implements appropriate therapeutic activity groups. Provides guidance/direction to staff and others regarding policies and procedures and regarding patient management skills and practices as indicated by coworkers' reports. 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. 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. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (text preserved from original where applicable). 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 Details FLSA: Exempt Grade: 21S Salary Details: Minimum 62,188; Mid Range 75,416; Maximum 88,646 Seniority Unit: (not specified) Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility: ABP Work Arrangements and Schedule Position Status: Full Time Working Hours: 40 Standard Hours: 37.50 Daily Work Shift: Evening Work Arrangement: This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. Union: CWA 1031 Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft Pre-employment and Conditions Pre-employment Screenings: All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements: Immunization policy details are as described in the original posting; vaccination proof or exemptions may apply. Specific policies should be discussed with the hiring manager. Equal Employment Opportunity It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of 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, or any other category protected by law. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: #J-18808-Ljbffr Rutgers University