Rutgers University
Mental Health Specialist II - Per Diem - NJ Hopeline
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933
Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title: Mental Health Specialist II - Per Diem - NJ Hopeline
Job Category: Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department: UBHC NJ Hopeline
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 II for the NJ Hopeline Unit within Rutgers University Behavioral HealthCare.
Performs functions in support of the Unit's mission providing streamlined, prompt, and "customer friendly" services to clients of the 988 Lifeline Services.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
Models for clients' good communication skills, recovery-oriented living skills, effective coping skills, and self-help strategies as observed by supervisor and as indicated by feedback from clients and team members.
Promptly accepts service requests, responds to incoming calls, chats and/or texts within prescribed timeframe, as observed by supervisor.
Maintains comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of resources and programs used by the Center and Unit in order to provide guidance to clients and make appropriate referrals, as observed by supervisor.
Assesses client's condition in order to make/authorize an appropriate disposition.
Assumes overall responsibilities for completion of all request and documentation for disposition.
Documents assessments, interventions, and interactions with clients in a timely manner and in accordance with established policies.
FLSA and Salary FLSA: Nonexempt
Grade: 99H
Salary Details: $25.30 per hour
Minimum Salary: 25.30
Mid Range Salary: 25.30
Maximum Salary: 25.30
Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
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
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
Position Details (continued) Position Status: Per Diem
Working Hours (per week): 19 hours weekly
Standard Hours: 19.00
Daily Work Shift: Rotating
Work Arrangement: Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a fully remote work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
Union Description: Health Care Prof Per Diem
Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit:
Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility: None
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
Four (4) years of full-time paid experience in an appropriate mental health or human service field.
Or a Bachelor\'s Degree in a relevant mental health or human service field.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands:
This position demands standing, walking throughout the program space.
Lifting up to 20 lbs.
Work Environment:
Handles phone requests under time and decision-making pressure.
Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well-lighted, and quiet to moderately loud setting.
Crisis intervention is a common occurrence.
Posting Details Posting Number: 25ST1906
Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus: Off Campus
City: Remote
State: NJ
Pre-employment and Compliance Pre-employment Screenings: All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements: See policy disclosure. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine applicable policies. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or obtain an exemption may result in rescission of a candidate\'s offer or disciplinary action up to termination.
Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected characteristics. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement .
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Job Category: Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department: UBHC NJ Hopeline
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 II for the NJ Hopeline Unit within Rutgers University Behavioral HealthCare.
Performs functions in support of the Unit's mission providing streamlined, prompt, and "customer friendly" services to clients of the 988 Lifeline Services.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
Models for clients' good communication skills, recovery-oriented living skills, effective coping skills, and self-help strategies as observed by supervisor and as indicated by feedback from clients and team members.
Promptly accepts service requests, responds to incoming calls, chats and/or texts within prescribed timeframe, as observed by supervisor.
Maintains comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of resources and programs used by the Center and Unit in order to provide guidance to clients and make appropriate referrals, as observed by supervisor.
Assesses client's condition in order to make/authorize an appropriate disposition.
Assumes overall responsibilities for completion of all request and documentation for disposition.
Documents assessments, interventions, and interactions with clients in a timely manner and in accordance with established policies.
FLSA and Salary FLSA: Nonexempt
Grade: 99H
Salary Details: $25.30 per hour
Minimum Salary: 25.30
Mid Range Salary: 25.30
Maximum Salary: 25.30
Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
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
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
Position Details (continued) Position Status: Per Diem
Working Hours (per week): 19 hours weekly
Standard Hours: 19.00
Daily Work Shift: Rotating
Work Arrangement: Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a fully remote work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
Union Description: Health Care Prof Per Diem
Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit:
Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility: None
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
Four (4) years of full-time paid experience in an appropriate mental health or human service field.
Or a Bachelor\'s Degree in a relevant mental health or human service field.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands:
This position demands standing, walking throughout the program space.
Lifting up to 20 lbs.
Work Environment:
Handles phone requests under time and decision-making pressure.
Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well-lighted, and quiet to moderately loud setting.
Crisis intervention is a common occurrence.
Posting Details Posting Number: 25ST1906
Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus: Off Campus
City: Remote
State: NJ
Pre-employment and Compliance Pre-employment Screenings: All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements: See policy disclosure. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine applicable policies. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or obtain an exemption may result in rescission of a candidate\'s offer or disciplinary action up to termination.
Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected characteristics. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement .
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