Rutgers University
Mental Health Specialist II Full-Time (Multiple Vacancies)
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933
Overview
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC has a large and experienced team dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. Posting Title: Mental Health Specialist II Full-Time (Multiple Vacancies)
Responsibilities
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.
Performs assessment and makes appropriate disposition as indicated by feedback from receiving program/referral; client satisfaction supervised observations, or other provider.
Collaborates effectively with other staff members and referral sources for disposition, as indicated by supervisory observation.
Documents assessments, interventions, and interactions with clients in a timely manner and in accordance with established policies.
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.
Additional Information FLSA: Nonexempt • Grade: 187 • Position Status: Full Time • Working Hours: 40 Hrs • Daily Work Shift: Evening
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
Immunization and pre-employment screenings may be required. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings and applicable policy requirements.
Equal Opportunity 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 race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement.
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Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC has a large and experienced team dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. Posting Title: Mental Health Specialist II Full-Time (Multiple Vacancies)
Responsibilities
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.
Performs assessment and makes appropriate disposition as indicated by feedback from receiving program/referral; client satisfaction supervised observations, or other provider.
Collaborates effectively with other staff members and referral sources for disposition, as indicated by supervisory observation.
Documents assessments, interventions, and interactions with clients in a timely manner and in accordance with established policies.
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.
Additional Information FLSA: Nonexempt • Grade: 187 • Position Status: Full Time • Working Hours: 40 Hrs • Daily Work Shift: Evening
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
Immunization and pre-employment screenings may be required. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings and applicable policy requirements.
Equal Opportunity 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 race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement.
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