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    Mental Health Specialist III - Piscataway, United States - Rutgers University

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    Recruitment/Posting Title Mental Health Specialist III (Multiple Vacanies) Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services Department UBHC-Controller-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 Mental Health Specialist III for the Child & Adolescent Services - Children's Transitional Residence Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.


    The primary purpose of the Mental Health Specialist III is to provide daily care and supervision to children residing in the Children's Transitional Residence.

    Participates as a member of a milieu treatment team in carrying out a residential mental health care program and related services to children (ages 5-11 years) at CTR.

    Demonstrates competence in recognizing the unique needs and behaviors of children.

    Among the key duties of this position are the following:


    • Takes initiative in engaging children and families in a tactful manner.
    • Communicates with children and their families in an empathetic and concerned manner.
    • Establishes and maintains appropriate boundaries and sets limits while avoiding power struggles with children (ages 5-11 years).
    • Assess children's (ages 5-11 years) interpersonal behavior and participation and interest in their environment in accordance with established Center policies.
    • Formulates and implements intervention that facilitates child well being.
    • Documents assessments, interventions and interactions with children in accordance with Unit policies.
    • Plans and implements appropriate and therapeutically effective milieu therapy activities from children (ages 5-11 years).
    Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Evening Work Arrangement

    This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

    FLSA Nonexempt Grade 1775 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary Annual Mid Range Salary Annual Maximum Salary Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description Teamsters, Local 97 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

    Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to

    Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS

    Qualifications

    Minimum Education and Experience


    • Three (3) years of full-time paid experience in an appropriate mental health field or two (2) years of college majoring in a relevant mental health field plus one (1) year of full-time relevant experience.
    Certifications/Licenses


    • CPR certification/First Aid certification or qualify to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
    • Valid driver's license. Able to work combination shifts (day, evening and/or overnight) as assigned
    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment


    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
    Employee must be physically active and be on feet most of day.

    Duties may involve bending and lifting objects up to 25 lbs., running and playing active games with children and adolescents (ages 5-11 years) and driving minivans or other vehicles.

    Following training must be physically capable of safely providing personal restraints to agitated children (ages 5-11 years).


    WORK ENVIRONMENT:
    Crowded and moderately noisy conditions with children and staff moving about.

    Special Conditions


    • Able to work combination shifts (day, evening and/or overnight) as assigned.
    Posting Details

    Posting Number 24ST1165 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 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:

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).


    • Do you have three (3) years of full-time paid experience in an appropriate mental health field or two (2) years of college majoring in a relevant mental health field plus one (1) year of full-time relevant experience?
    • Yes
    • No
    • Are you able to work combination shifts (day, evening and/or overnight)?
    • Yes
    • No
    • Do you have a valid driver's license?
    • Yes
    • No
    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents


    • Resume/CV
    • Certifications/Licenses
    Optional Documents


    • Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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