Screening Clinician - Per Diem - Multiple Vacancies
Rutgers University
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Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) is seeking a per diem Screening Clinician for the Acute Psychiatric Services department. The primary duties include performing psychiatric emergency services, screening, and outreach assessments across all ages and developing disposition plans.
The role requires a Master’s Degree in a mental health field, NJ certification eligibility as a Mental Health Screener within one year, and a valid driver’s license.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in a mental health related field from an accredited institution.
- One year post-master, full-time professional experience in a psychiatric setting.
- Candidate must be eligible to receive New Jersey State Certification as a Mental Health Screener within one year; must have a valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Perform psychiatric emergency services, screening, and screening outreach assessments.
- Identify appropriate level of care disposition using DSM-5 criteria and clinical criteria.
- Explain referral/disposition to patient and family in a clear, supportive manner.
- Collaborate with medical staff to ensure high-quality care and accurate screening outcomes.
- Maintain timely clinical records and contribute to unit operations.
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Education
Job description
Staff & Executive - Healthcare Department
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.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a per diem Screening Clinician for the Acute Psychiatric Services (APS) Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
The primary purpose of the Screening Clinician position is to perform psychiatric emergency services, screening, and screening outreach assessments as well as other mental health services. Demonstrates competence in providing generic crisis assessment of individuals of all ages (birth through 65+ years) and in determining the need for any additional professional consultation. Demonstrates competence in devising an appropriate intervention/disposition plan.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Identifies the appropriate level of care disposition from skill based knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition ( DSM -5) criteria, clinical expertise, and departmental criteria.
- Involves person, family, significant other in developing a plan for disposition. Explains referral/disposition to person served in a clear and supportive fashion.
- Collaborates with medical staff to make the best assessment, provides highest quality care and develops an appropriate screening outcome in accordance with professionally accepted standards.
- Maintains appropriate clinical records in a timely manner.
- Effectively contributes to and supports an environment that enhances the positive self-image of persons served and preserves their human dignity.
- Actively and enthusiastically participates and contributes to smooth functioning and operations of unit.
Nonexempt
Grade 22B
46.00
31.570
37.750
44.790
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.
- 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
Per Diem
19
19.00
Rotating
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
PeopleSoft
Staff - 12 month
None
- Master’s Degree in a mental health related field from an accredited institution.
- Candidate must be eligible to receive the New Jersey State Certification as a Mental Health Screener within one (1) year of employment.
- Driver’s license.
- One (1) year post-master, full time, professional experience in a psychiatric setting.
- As a designated essential employee, expectations include but are not limited to the ability to work off-hours shifts in the 24/7 operation, provide holiday coverage and work alternate weekends.
- New Jersey licensure governing the discipline.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Frequent prolonged sitting. Observe converses with patient. Frequent talking and listening in groups as well as on the telephone. Frequently walks, bends, stretches, and pulls. Manual dexterity and mobility for charting. Drives to offsite work locations. Per clinical demand, may have to work long hours. WORK ENVIRONMENT : May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Possibility of cuts, bruises, strains. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well-lighted, and quiet to moderately loud setting. Occasionally exposed through outreach to unstable, unhygienic environments.
26ST1399
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Piscataway (RBHS)
Piscataway
NJ
Screening Clinician - Per Diem - Multiple Vacancies
Staff & Executive - Healthcare Department
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.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a per diem Screening Clinician for the Acute Psychiatric Services ( APS ) Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Screening Clinician position is to perform psychiatric emergency services, screening, and screening outreach assessments as well as other mental health services. Demonstrates competence in providing generic crisis assessment of individuals of all ages (birth through 65+ years) and in determining the need for any additional professional consultation. Demonstrates competence in devising an appropriate intervention/disposition plan.
- Identifies the appropriate level of care disposition from skill based knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition ( DSM -5) criteria, clinical expertise, and departmental criteria.
- Involves person, family, significant other in developing a plan for disposition. Explains referral/disposition to person served in a clear and supportive fashion.
- Collaborates with medical staff to make the best assessment, provides highest quality care and develops an appropriate screening outcome in accordance with professionally accepted standards.
- Maintains appropriate clinical records in a timely manner.
- Effectively contributes to and supports an environment that enhances the positive self-image of persons served and preserves their human dignity.
- Actively and enthusiastically participates and contributes to smooth functioning and operations of unit.
Nonexempt
Grade 22B
46.00
31.570
37.750
44.790
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.
- 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 coverageEmployee discount programs
Per Diem
19
19.00
Rotating
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
PeopleSoft
Staff - 12 month
None
- Master’s Degree in a mental health related field from an accredited institution.
- Candidate must be eligible to receive the New Jersey State Certification as a Mental Health Screener within one (1) year of employment.
- Driver’s license.
- One (1) year post-master, full time, professional experience in a psychiatric setting.
- As a designated essential employee, expectations include but are not limited to the ability to work off-hours shifts in the 24/7 operation, provide holiday coverage and work alternate weekends.
- New Jersey licensure governing the discipline.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Frequent prolonged sitting. Observe converses with patient. Frequent talking and listening in groups as well as on the telephone. Frequently walks, bends, stretches, and pulls. Manual dexterity and mobility for charting. Drives to offsite work locations. Per clinical demand, may have to work long hours. WORK ENVIRONMENT : May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Possibility of cuts, bruises, strains. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well-lighted, and quiet to moderately loud setting. Occasionally exposed through outreach to unstable, unhygienic environments.
26ST1399
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Piscataway (RBHS)
Piscataway
NJ
- * Do you have a Master’s Degree in a mental health related field from an accredited institution?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have one (1) year post-master, full-time professional experience in a psychiatric setting?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have the ability to work off-hours shifts in the 24/7 operation, provide holiday coverage and work alternate weekends?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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