Rutgers University
Mental Health Specialist II - Part Time: 6p - 2:30a (Friday & Saturday) (Multi-V
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933
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 part-time Mental Health Specialist for the 988 Lifeline Services - Call Center 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. Receives telephone, chat and/or text requests for service, undertakes assessment of the service need of the client and responds by offering support and appropriate referrals or disposition. Demonstrates competency in recognizing the unique needs of clients and applying relevant assessment and support skills with regard to a wide range of issues. 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. 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. 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 Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs Position Details
Posting Number: 25ST2071. Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS). Home Location Campus: Off Campus. City: Remote. State: NJ. Location Details: Remote. Pre-employment and Equal Opportunity
Pre-employment Screenings: All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements: Immunization policy for covered individuals; vaccination may be required during Flu Season unless exempted for medical or religious reasons. Additional infection control policies may apply. Non-compliance may result in rescission of offer or disciplinary action. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. See the Non-Discrimination Statement for details.
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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 part-time Mental Health Specialist for the 988 Lifeline Services - Call Center 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. Receives telephone, chat and/or text requests for service, undertakes assessment of the service need of the client and responds by offering support and appropriate referrals or disposition. Demonstrates competency in recognizing the unique needs of clients and applying relevant assessment and support skills with regard to a wide range of issues. 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. 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. 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 Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs Position Details
Posting Number: 25ST2071. Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS). Home Location Campus: Off Campus. City: Remote. State: NJ. Location Details: Remote. Pre-employment and Equal Opportunity
Pre-employment Screenings: All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements: Immunization policy for covered individuals; vaccination may be required during Flu Season unless exempted for medical or religious reasons. Additional infection control policies may apply. Non-compliance may result in rescission of offer or disciplinary action. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. See the Non-Discrimination Statement for details.
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