Mental Health Specialist II - Multiple Vacancies

Rutgers University; The Ironbound (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 61.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Zusammenfassung

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care in Newark, NJ, seeks a Mental Health Specialist II for the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center (CRSC). The position supports clinical services, conducts initial triage, manages on-site registrations, and coordinates with clinical staff and program managers.

The role requires four years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree in a mental health field, excellent written and verbal communication, and proficiency with EMR documentation.

Qualifikationen

• Four years of relevant full-time paid experience (or a Bachelor's Degree in a mental health, social or human services field).
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to document in an Electronic Medical Record and in Microsoft Word.

Aufgaben

• Answer telephone calls from consumers and handle inquiries.
• Perform initial triage of consumers and families upon arrival onsite.
• Complete required documentation and follow handoff protocols before shift ends.

Kenntnisse

Written and verbal communication

EMR documentation

Microsoft Word

Ausbildung

4+ years relevant experience

Bachelor's degree in a mental health/related field

Tools

EMR system

Jobbeschreibung

Job Category

Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services

Department

Department UBHC - CRSC Newark

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 Mental Health Specialist II for the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center ( CRSC ) within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Mental Health Specialist II is to provide services which support the delivery of clinical services in the Unit. Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Takes primary responsibility for answering telephone calls from consumers.
• Conducts initial triage of consumers and families when they arrive onsite five (5) minutes after arrival and provides immediate report to the Program Manager.
• Completes all required documentation and conforms to handoff protocol prior to going off shift.
• Manages telephone calls from other facilities and emergency rooms and provides information to the Program Manager and clinical staff.
• Assists consumers and/or families in the completion of registration paperwork as required.
• Assists the Program Manager in implementing Duty to Warn requirements for notifying the Chief of Police in the area in which a consumer resides.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all consumers, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 187

Salary Details maximum salary is $60,866

Minimum Salary 29.160

Mid Range Salary 29.660

Maximum Salary 30.550

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 Full Time

Working Hours Mon-Friday multiple rotating shifts, every other weekend and holidays

Standard Hours 40.00

Daily Work Shift Rotating

Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility PERS

Minimum Education and Experience

• Four (4) years of relevant full-time paid experience (part time and/or per diem experience may be substituted for the full-time equivalent) in a mental health field or a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant mental health, social or human services field

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid driver’s license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess adequate written and verbal skills to perform the job duties.
• Ability to document in an Electronic Medical Record and in Microsoft Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in an inpatient or crisis setting.
• Ability to enter information into a database and to use the Rutgers UBHC registration software to enter needed information with accuracy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Frequent prolonged sitting. Observe, converses with patient. 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 offsite work locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Varied work settings include office and community setting. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. May be exposed to clients exhibiting assaultive or aggressive behaviors. Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well-lighted, and quiet to moderately loud setting.

Special Conditions

• Ability to work weekends, holidays and off hours.

Posting Number 26ST1931

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)

City Newark

State NJ

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have four (4) years of relevant full-time paid experience (part time and/or per diem experience may be substituted for the full-time equivalent) or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant mental health, social, or human services field? Yes | No
• * Are you able to work weekends, holidays, and off hours? Yes | No
• * Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes | No

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