Screening Clinician - Per Diem - Multiple Vacancies

Rutgers University

Piscataway Township (NJ)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 45,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and various*

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) seeks a per diem Screening Clinician for the Acute Psychiatric Services (APS) Department. The primary purpose is to perform psychiatric emergency services, screening, and screening outreach assessments for individuals of all ages, and to devise an appropriate intervention/disposition plan.

The role requires a Master’s Degree in a mental health related field from an accredited institution, NJ state certification eligibility within one year, and a

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in a mental health related field from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

Identifies the appropriate level of care disposition from 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.
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.

Education

Master’s Degree in a mental health related field

Job description

Job Title

Screening Clinician - Per Diem - Multiple Vacancies

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Healthcare Department

Department

UBHC - Emergency Screening Psy

Location

Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus: Piscataway (RBHS)

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

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 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.

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Grade

22B

Salary Details

Salary Details: 46.00
Minimum Salary: 31.570
Mid Range Salary: 37.750
Maximum Salary: 44.790

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

Per Diem

Working Hours

Working Hours: 19
Standard Hours: 19.00
Daily Work Shift: Rotating
Work Arrangement: This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

None

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in a mental health related field from an accredited institution.

Certifications / Licenses

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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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.

Preferred Qualifications

New Jersey licensure governing the discipline.

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent prolonged sitting. Observe conversations 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

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.

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

* 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