Mental Health Specialist III - Part Time

Position: Mental Health Specialist III – Part Time Recruitment/Posting Title: Mental Health Specialist III – Part Time Job Category: Staff & Executive – Healthcare – Medical and Patient Services Department: UBHC – PH Adult Newark Position Status: Part Time Working Hours: 20 hours per week Standard Hours: 40.00 Daily Work Shift: Day Work Arrangement: This position requires a fully on‑site work arrangement. FLSA: Nonexempt Grade: 177 Terms of Appointment: Temporary Staff Appointment – Hourly Union Description: Teamsters 97/Ineligible Position Pension Eligibility: None Salary Details – Minimum: 26.730; Mid Range: 27.230; Maximum: 28.050. Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. 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 part‑time Mental Health Specialist III for the Adult Partial Hospital within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Mental Health Specialist III is to provide daily direct care services to the program's consumers as directed by the unit supervisor in accordance with all regulatory requirements and principles of Wellness and Recovery. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Counsels consumers which may include family members with empathy, respect and concern. Responds with sensitivity to spiritual, cultural, and socioeconomic issues of consumer. Provides services and interventions that promote consumer strengths, develops the independence and sense of autonomy of all consumers. Meets with consumers as assigned to provide case management services which support the treatment team recommendations. Completes progress notes as per regulatory requirement and supervisory directive. Completes all forms, incident reports, and correspondence as per regulatory requirement. Participates in and/or leads therapeutic groups and activities and functions as an active member of the team. Effectively contributes to and supports an environment that enhances the positive self image of consumer and preserves their human dignity. Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee spends much time walking throughout the program, standing while facilitating groups throughout the program day, bending, and talking with consumers throughout the building. The noise level is moderate. The employee can expect to lift up to 20 pounds. Employee is expected to drive a six‑passenger van. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Crisis intervention required at times. Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Subject to unpredictable situations, patient crises, both medical and psychiatric. Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment. 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: Three (3) years of full‑time paid experience in the mental health field or two (2) years of college majoring in a relevant social or health care field plus one (1) year of full‑time experience in the mental health field. 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. Valid driver's license required. Posting Details Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus: Newark (RBHS) City: Newark State: NJ 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. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University 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