Mental Health Specialist IV - Part-Time

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a part-time Mental Health Specialist IV for its Acute Psych Services Department. This role involves providing care and support to patients, ensuring a therapeutic environment, and assisting with daily activities. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience or education in mental health.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Qualifications

• 1 year training as Mental Health Specialist Trainee or similar experience.
• Associate Degree may substitute minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides care based on the patient's established care plan.
• Observes patient's behaviors and notifies appropriate staff.
• Assists patients with daily living activities.

Skills

Mental Health Care

Patient Observation

Therapeutic Environment

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Human Services

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Job Category

Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Mental Health Specialist IV - Part-Time

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services

Department

UBHC-Acute Treatment-PISC

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 IV for the Acute Psych Services Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The primary purpose of the part-time Mental Health Specialist IV is to participate as a member of the unit team providing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• 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.
• Assists patients and observes patients during mealtimes in the cafeteria and on the unit.
• Monitors the milieu for changes in patient behavior. Also observes interaction between patients and visitors.
• Accompanies patients for medical evaluation outside of the facility.
• Facilitates patient groups.
• Assists with patient teaching when needed and assigned.
  
  

Position Status

Part Time

Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift

Rotating

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

FLSA

Nonexempt

Grade

147

Position Salary

21746.40

Annual Minimum Salary

20.45

Annual Mid Range Salary

20.95

Annual Maximum Salary

21.58

Standard Hours

40.00

Union Description

Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit

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 experience in the mental health field.
• An Associate Degree, preferably in a related field, including 12 credits in human services, such as psychology or its equivalent, may be substituted for the minimum requirements of this position.
  
  

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid driver's license.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Equipment Utilized

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.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number

24ST2282

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Piscataway (RBHS)

City

Piscataway

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.

Affirmative Action/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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Healthcare

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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