Mental Health Specialist IV

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 31.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) seeks a Mental Health Specialist IV for the Acute Psychological Services unit. You will participate as part of the care team, under RN supervision, delivering patient-centered care and supporting safe clinical operations.

Responsibilities include assisting with care planning, monitoring patient responses, and maintaining a therapeutic environment. Must have relevant training or experience and hold a valid driver’s license.

Qualifikationen

• Successful completion of a one (1) year training program as a Mental Health Specialist Trainee or one (1) year of similar full-time paid experience in a mental health field.
• At least two (2) years of college, preferably in a related field, including twelve (12) verified credits in a relevant mental health, social or human services field.

Aufgaben

• Assists the Registered Nurse in planning patient care.
• Provides care based on the patient’s established care plan, under supervision of the RN.
• Observes patient’s behaviors and notifies appropriate staff.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment that respects patients’ rights.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, encouraging independence.
• Collects routine urine specimens and takes vital signs as directed by the RN.

Ausbildung

One year of Mental Health Specialist Trainee or equivalent full-time experience

Two years of college with twelve credits in mental health/social/human services

Jobbeschreibung

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 IV within the Acute Psychological Services of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. The Mental Health Specialist IV participates as a member of the unit team providing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assists the Registered Nurse in planning patient care.
• Provides care based on the patient’s established care plan, under the supervision of the registered nurse.
• Observes patient’s behaviors and when necessary notifies appropriate staff.
• Assists in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment that respects patients’ rights.
• Assists the patients with activities of daily living, encouraging independent behavior, when appropriate.
• Collects routine urine specimens, takes vital signs including blood pressure and weighs patients as directed by the registered nurse.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 147

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 22.610

Mid Range Salary 23.110

Maximum Salary 23.800

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

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

Standard Hours 40.00

Daily Work Shift

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

• Successful completion of a one (1) year training program as a Mental Health Specialist Trainee or one (1) year of similar full-time paid experience (part time and/or per diem experience may be substituted for the full-time equivalent) in a mental health field.
• At least two (2) years of college, preferably in a related field, including twelve (12) verified credits in a relevant mental health, social or human services field, such as psychology, social work, counseling may be substituted for the minimum requirements of this position.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid driver’s license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, requires sitting 1/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms, 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic.)
• Subject to unpredictable situations, patient crises, both medical and psychiatric.
• Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.
• May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures.

Posting Number

26ST1602

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Piscataway (RBHS)

City

Piscataway

State

NJ

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 successful completion of a one (1) year training program as a Mental Health Specialist Trainee or one (1) year of similar full-timepaid experience? (Part time and/or per diem experience may be substituted for the full-time equivalent in a mental health field).
  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A
• * Do you have at least two (2) years of college, preferably in a related field, including twelve (12) verified credits in a relevant mental health, social or human services field, such as psychology, social work, or counseling that may be substituted for the minimum requirements of this position?
  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A
• * Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Certifications/Licenses