Supervising Mental Health Specialist

Rutgers University; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee education benefits

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) seeks a Supervising Mental Health Specialist for Addiction Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The role involves leading a treatment team, providing patient care, training, and supervision to assigned staff in adolescent and/or child services.

Key duties include supervising staff, interacting therapeutically with patients, observing and treating cases, and ensuring policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant mental health, social, or human services field plus one year of full time related experience (part-time/per diem may be substituted). Equivalent education, experience, and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative supervision to Mental Health Specialists and assigned staff.
• Interacts with patients in a therapeutic manner according to their developmental level.
• Participates in the observation and treatment of patients.
• Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Maintains cooperative working relationship with others and assumes appropriate leadership functions.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant mental health, social, or human services field

Job description

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 Supervising Mental Health Specialist for Addiction Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
Participates as a member of a treatment team in providing patient care and services to adolescent patients and or children (ages 4 years 21 years). Collaborates with the clinical and administrative leadership of the program offering comprehensive mental health care to patients and their families. Primarily responsible for providing patient care, leadership, training, and supervision to assigned staff.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides administrative supervision to Mental Health Specialists and assigned Staff.
• Interacts with patients in a therapeutic manner according to their developmental level.
• Participates in the observation and treatment of patients.
• Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Maintains cooperative working relationship with others and assumes appropriate leadership functions.
• Performs routine driving as assigned.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 21S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 62188.000

Mid Range Salary 75416.000

Maximum Salary 88646.000

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.

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 Full Time

Working Hours Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description CWA 1031

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant mental health, social, or human services field plus one (1) year of full time related experience (part-time and/or per diem experience may be substituted for the full-time equivalent). Equivalent education, experience, and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.

Certifications/Licenses

• Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Employee must be physically active and be on feet most of the day.
• The employee spends much time driving, walking, standing, bending, and talking with individuals served.
• Occasional transport of Individuals served in state vehicles.
• 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 require use of personal protective equipment.
• May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures.

Special Conditions

Posting Number 26ST1069

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Off Campus

City Plainfield

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.

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 a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant mental health, social, or human services field, along with one (1) year of full-time related experience (part-time and/or per diem experience may be substituted for the full-time equivalent)? Equivalent education, experience, and/or training may also be substituted for the degree requirement.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid driver’s license?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Certifications/Licenses

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: Non-Discrimination-Statement .

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