School-Based Mental Health Specialist II

Rutgers University; South Brunswick (NJ); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee and

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Descripción de la vacante

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) seeks a Mental Health Specialist II for the Child & Adolescent Services – South Brunswick School Based Program. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive youth development activities, case management, and supportive counseling to students in the South Brunswick School District.

The role requires experience with children and adolescents, plus knowledge of child development, to effectively respond to crises and

Formación

• Four years of full-time paid experience in a mental health field or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant mental health, social, or human services field.
• Active New Jersey certification/licensure for Social Work if degree in Social Work.
• Experience with children/adolescents and knowledge of child development (ages 5-18).

Responsabilidades

• Interact with children and adolescents in a therapeutic, supportive manner.
• Assist clients in effectively managing crises.
• Provide case management and youth development activities to students.
• Collaborate with school district personnel to identify development activities for students and families.
• Design youth development workshops to enhance emotional and social development in collaboration with school staff.

Conocimientos

Child & adolescent experience

Child development knowledge

Crisis management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in relevant mental health field

New Jersey social work licensure (certification)

Descripción del empleo

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) seeks a Mental Health Specialist II for the Child & Adolescent Services – South Brunswick School Based Program. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive youth development activities, case management, and supportive counseling to students in the South Brunswick School District.

The role requires experience with children and adolescents, plus knowledge of child development, to effectively respond to crises and