Licensed Practical Nurse - Evening Shift (Mental Health)

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 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.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Intensive Outpatient Treatment and Support Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.
The primary purpose of the LPN position is to provide direct medical care, wellness counseling, perform treatments and procedures within established guidelines, and provide a safe and therapeutic outpatient environment. Provides case management, mental health, rehabilitative, educational, services as identified by group and individual contact with consumers.
As required by individual program, assumes direct care responsibilities for consumer and provides individual, group, family supportive counseling, crisis intervention, outreach, psycho-education, skills building, educational, medical services and coordination, and case management services as identified by individual program.
Provides medical care and intervention to IOTSS consumers.
Maintains appropriate consumer/consumer records as mandated by University Behavioral Health Care policy.
Supports goals and objectives of University Behavioral Health Care.
Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
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.
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
Life insurance coverage
Position Status Full Time
Daily Work Shift
Daily Work Shift Day
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule.
Union Description
Union Description Teamsters 97
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Position Pension Eligibility
Position Pension Eligibility PERS
Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
Valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
Able to use computer to document service and enter data.
Community based experience.
At least six (6) months (twelve (12) months preferred) of experience providing medical services to mental health consumers.
Work requires regular and recurring periods of standing, walking, lifting, and driving a RBHS car or van.
in community based settings; Consumers can present with active psychiatric symptoms, mixed responses to interventions, and unstable living and relationship situations.
Pre-employment drug screening and background check, including fingerprinting are required.
Work schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays.
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Recruitment/Posting Title LPN Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Nursing Department UBHC - Outpatient New Brunswic 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 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 Licensed Practical Nurse for the Intensive Outpatient Treatment and Support Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.
The primary purpose of the LPN position is to provide direct medical care, wellness counseling, perform treatments and procedures within established guidelines, and provide a safe and therapeutic outpatient environment. Provides case management, mental health, rehabilitative, educational, services as identified by group and individual contact with consumers.
As required by individual program, assumes direct care responsibilities for consumer and provides individual, group, family supportive counseling, crisis intervention, outreach, psycho-education, skills building, educational, medical services and coordination, and case management services as identified by individual program.
Provides medical care and intervention to IOTSS consumers.
Maintains appropriate consumer/consumer records as mandated by University Behavioral Health Care policy.
Supports goals and objectives of University Behavioral Health Care.
Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
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
Life insurance coverage
Position Status Full Time
Daily Work Shift
Daily Work Shift Day
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule.
Union Description
Union Description Teamsters 97
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Position Pension Eligibility
Position Pension Eligibility PERS
Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
Valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
Able to use computer to document service and enter data.
Community based experience.
At least six (6) months (twelve (12) months preferred) of experience providing medical services to mental health consumers.
Work requires regular and recurring periods of standing, walking, lifting, and driving a RBHS car or van.
in community based settings; Consumers can present with active psychiatric symptoms, mixed responses to interventions, and unstable living and relationship situations.
Pre-employment drug screening and background check, including fingerprinting are required.
Work schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays.
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
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