Supervising Mental Health Specialist (Night)

Supervising Mental Health Specialist (Night)

Recruitment/Posting Title Supervising Mental Health Specialist (Night)

Job Category

Department

Department UBHC - Military Services

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 (Night) for the Military Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
Participates as a member of the management and treatment teams. Ensures the provision of high-quality, comprehensive crisis response, triage, and support services. Responsible for staff supervision, training, and development.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides and manages crisis response, triage, and support services for incoming calls, chats, and service requests.
• Supervises assigned staff. Provides ongoing supervision, coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Supports staff in managing high-risk or complex situations, ensuring adherence to risk assessment and safety protocols.
• Reviews call queues, chats, and service requests, and ensures the receipt of person-focused service delivery interventions and appropriate case dispositions.
• Maintains appropriate staffing coverage during assigned shifts.
• Tracks, analyzes, and improves key performance metrics to ensure quality outcomes.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 21S

Salary Details

Salary Details $62,188 to $88,646

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 62188.000

Mid Range Salary

Mid Range Salary 75416.000

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 88646.000

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.

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

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Working Hours 37.5

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Daily Work Shift Night

Work Arrangement

This position may be eligible for a fully remote work arrangement.

Union Description

Union Description CWA 1031

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant mental health, social sciences, 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) in a mental health field. 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.
• Candidates must be a U.S. military Veteran.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be physically active and remain on one’s feet for the majority of the day.
• Requires frequent bending, pulling, and lifting up to 70 lbs.
• Driving within the community for treatment-related activities.
• Subject to unpredictable situations, patient crisis, medical, substance use related, and/or psychiatric.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens that require use of personal protective equipment.

Special Conditions

• Candidates must be a U.S. military Veteran.

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:

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST1779

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City

City Piscataway

State

State NJ

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant mental health, social sciences, or human services field and at least one (1) year of full-time related experience in a mental health field (part-time and/or per diem experience may be substituted for the full-time equivalent), or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training that may be substituted for the degree requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you a U.S. Military Veteran?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of service do you have?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Can you work a night schedule that includes weekends and holidays?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Other Document
• Certifications/Licenses

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