Mental Health Specialist III - Part Time

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 40 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Résumé du poste

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) seeks a part-time Mental Health Specialist III for the Child & Adolescent Services – Partial Hospitalization. The role focuses on daily direct care, crisis intervention, and culturally competent service delivery to children and adolescents in a school and community setting.

Primary responsibilities include engaging students per care plans, documenting interactions, and supporting families with referrals and community activities.

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant full-time paid experience in the mental health field or equivalent with related college credits.
• Two years of college majoring in a relevant mental health, social or human services field (24 credits) or 36 credits alternative.
• Active NJ certification/licensure required if degree is in Social Work.

Responsabilités

• Engages consumers/patients in interventions per service plan and supervisor directions.
• Interacts with individuals served in a wellness and recovery-focused manner.
• Completes all required documentation within prescribed time frames.
• Assists in facilitating concrete needs for students and parents and facilitates referrals.
• Documents interventions and interactions with parents and students per unit policies.
• Engages with students and families by supporting community activities and events.

Connaissances

Crisis intervention

Bilingual English/Spanish

Formation

Three years mental health experience

Two years of college credits in mental health field

Description du poste

Mental Health Specialist III - Part Time

Recruitment/Posting Title Mental Health Specialist III - Part Time

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services

Department

UBHC - PH Child & Adolescent

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 part-time Mental Health Specialist III for the Child & Adolescent Services – Partial Hospitalization within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The primary purpose of the Partial Hospital Mental Health Specialist III position is to provide daily direct care services to the program’s consumers as directed by the unit supervisor. Demonstrates competence in recognizing the unique needs and behaviors of children with emotional and/or developmental needs. Provides appropriate assistance and renders service in accordance with UBHC policies and procedure in a culturally competent and Person Centered manner. Actively participates in crisis interventions.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Engages consumer/patient in appropriate intervention based on service plan and supervisory directions.
• Interacts and communicates with individuals served in a wellness and recovery focused manner.
• Completes all required documentation within prescribed time frames as monitored by tracking reports.
• Assists in facilitating concrete needs for students and parents and facilitates referral on an ongoing basis.
• Documents interventions, and interactions with parents and students in accordance with unit policies.
• Engages with students and families by supporting children and families’ community based activities, as demonstrated by attending social and recreational functions.

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.

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

Position Status

Part Time

Working Hours

20 hours per week

Standard Hours

40.00

Daily Work Shift

Day

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) in a mental health field 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, 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, counseling.

Certifications/Licenses

• Must have valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record.
• Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Must be able to lift up to seventy (70) pounds multiple times a day. Requires bending, lifting, sitting. Time spent in a school environment. Some travel to client homes and community agencies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Program and classroom setting is active and sometimes noisy. Varied settings in home. Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Subject to unpredictable situations, patient crisis, both medical and psychiatric. Occasionally exposed to consumers exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens that require use of personal protective equipment. May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures.

Posting Number

26ST1414

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Newark (RBHS)

City

Newark

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 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) in a mental health field 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, 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, counseling?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid driver’s license?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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