Rutgers University
Mental Health Specialist II - Part Time: 12a - 8:30a (Sat & Sun) (Multi-Vacancy)
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 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. UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. 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 selfhelp 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.
Compensation and Benefits FLSA : Nonexempt
Grade : 187
Salary Details : $28.30 per hour
Minimum Salary: 28.300
Mid Range Salary: 28.800
Maximum Salary: 29.660
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 .
Work Details Position Status : Part Time
Working Hours : 16 per week
Standard Hours : 40.00
Daily Work Shift : Night
Work Arrangement : May be eligible for a fully remote work arrangement per Rutgers policy and applicable collective negotiations agreements; not permanent and subject to change with approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
Union : Teamsters 97/Ineligible
Payroll Designation : PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment : Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility : None
Pre-employment and Compliance Pre-employment screenings are required. Immunization requirements may apply. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings and compliance with immunization policies where applicable.
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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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 selfhelp 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.
Compensation and Benefits FLSA : Nonexempt
Grade : 187
Salary Details : $28.30 per hour
Minimum Salary: 28.300
Mid Range Salary: 28.800
Maximum Salary: 29.660
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 .
Work Details Position Status : Part Time
Working Hours : 16 per week
Standard Hours : 40.00
Daily Work Shift : Night
Work Arrangement : May be eligible for a fully remote work arrangement per Rutgers policy and applicable collective negotiations agreements; not permanent and subject to change with approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
Union : Teamsters 97/Ineligible
Payroll Designation : PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment : Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility : None
Pre-employment and Compliance Pre-employment screenings are required. Immunization requirements may apply. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings and compliance with immunization policies where applicable.
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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