Mental Health Specialist III

Rutgers University; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) seeks a Mental Health Specialist III for Addiction Services. The role involves supporting treatment teams, providing direct care, transporting clients, and participating in crisis intervention to maintain a safe milieu.

Minimum education requires college credits in mental health and several years of experience; drivers license and NJ licensure as applicable are needed. On-site work is required with shift 3p-11p.

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant full-time mental health experience or equivalent with specified college credits.
• Active New Jersey certification/licensure as required for Social Work if holding a degree.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pre-employment and random drug/alcohol tests required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care responsibilities for consumers/patients as assigned.
• Maintain consumer records in UBHC policy and accrediting standards.
• Transport individuals to treatment and related activities.
• Participate in group activities and crisis intervention.

Skills

Direct patient care

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

College coursework in mental health

Job description

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 III for Addiction Services within Rutgers Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Mental Health Specialist III /Driver position is to serve as a team member in providing and maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu. This position provides support and assists staff nurses as directed, as well as transports clients to and from treatment and other related activities. Actively participates in group activity and crisis intervention.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides direct care responsibilities for consumers/patients as assigned.
• Provides direct care services consistent with philosophy of UBHC .
• Maintains appropriate consumer/patient records as mandated by University Behavioral Health Care policy and applicable accrediting organization standards.
• Responsible for transporting individuals served to treatment related activities.
• Demonstrates good work habits.
• Maintains knowledge of UBHC and unit policies and procedures.
• Contributes to and supports the mission, vision, values, goals and objectives of UBHC .

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 177

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 27.550

Mid Range Salary 28.050

Maximum Salary 28.890

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 3p-11p

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

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Three (3) years of relevant full-time paid experience in the mental health field or one (1) year of full-time paid experience (part time and/or per diem experience may be substituted for the full‑time equivalent) along with at least two (2) years of college majoring in a relevant mental health, social, or human services field, including twenty‑four (24) verified credits in a relevant mental health, social, or human services field, such as psychology, social work, or counseling or three (3) years of college majoring in a relevant mental health, social, or human services field, including thirty‑six (36) verified credits in a relevant mental health, social or human services field, such as psychology, social work, or counseling.

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 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol tests.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to lift up to seventy (70) pounds multiple times a day.
• Bending, lifting, and sitting.
• Some travel to client homes and community agencies.
• The employee is expected to drive throughout the week to locations in the community for treatment related activities
• Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
• Subject to unpredictable situations, patient crisis, medical, substance use related and psychiatric.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens that require use of personal protective equipment.

Special Conditions

Posting Number 26ST1110

Posting Open Date

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Off Campus

City Plainfield

State NJ

Location Details 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: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have either three (3) years of relevant full-time paid experience in the mental health field; or one (1) year of full-time paid experience in the mental health field (part-time and/or per diem experience may be substituted for the full time equivalent) along with at least two (2) years of college majoring in a relevant mental health, social, or human services field, including twenty-four (24) verified credits in areas such as psychology, social work, or counseling; or three (3) years of college majoring in a relevant mental health, social, or human services field, including thirty-six (36) verified credits in areas such as psychology, social work, or counseling?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Certifications/Licenses

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