Screening Clinician

Position 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 operates 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services 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. 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 Screening Clinician for the Emergency Screen Psych Services Department 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. 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. 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. Maintains comprehensive and up‑to‑date knowledge of eligibility and admission criteria for units, programs, and contracts served by the department. Effectively contributes to and supports an environment that enhances the positive self‑image of persons served and preserves their human dignity. Actively and enthusiastically participates and contributes to smooth functioning and operations of unit. Assists Program Coordinator in daily operations of the Department. Salary Details: $72,264.00 (Current). Minimum Salary: $61,512.00. Mid Range Salary: $73,603.00. Maximum Salary: $87,239.00. 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 Ability to work off‑hours shifts in the 24/7 operation. Provide holiday coverage and work alternate weekends. Preferred Qualifications New Jersey licensure governing the discipline. 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. Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent prolonged sitting. Observe conversations with patients. 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 off‑site 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. 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, affectionate 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. 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