Rutgers University
Mental Health Specialist II Per Diem NJ Hopeline
Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
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 employs 1,060+ experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC is one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country and operates 15 sites throughout New Jersey with a budget of $260 million. 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.
The Mental Health Specialist II for NJ Hopeline performs functions in support of the Unit\'s mission to provide streamlined, prompt, and customer-friendly services to clients of the 988 Lifeline Services. The role receives telephone, chat and/or text requests, assesses client service needs, and responds with appropriate support or referrals. The incumbent demonstrates competency in recognizing the unique needs of clients and applying relevant assessment and support skills for a wide range of issues.
Responsibilities
Interacts with clients in a therapeutic manner and models recovery-oriented skills and self-help strategies.
Assists clients in identifying personal recovery goals, setting objectives, and determining interventions aligned with those goals.
Develops and maintains relationships with clients to identify emotional, psychiatric or behavioral changes requiring further intervention or referral to appropriate clinical staff.
As part of the Call Center, ensures service requests are handled in a timely and client-friendly manner.
Accepts service requests, responds to calls/chats/texts within prescribed timeframes, and communicates courteously with clients or third parties.
Assesses service requests/referrals and provides guidance, referrals, or disposition using current knowledge of resources and programs.
Qualifications
Required: 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 field.
Posting Details Posting Number:
25ST1845
Posting Open Date:
(not specified in original)
Regional Campus:
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus:
Piscataway (RBHS)
City:
Piscataway
State:
NJ
Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title:
Mental Health Specialist II Per Diem NJ Hopeline
Job Category:
Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical)
Department:
UBHC NJ Hopeline
FLSA:
Nonexempt
Grade:
99H
Salary Details:
$25.30/hr
Minimum Salary:
25.30
Mid Range Salary:
25.30
Maximum Salary:
25.30
Position Status:
Per Diem
Standard Hours:
19.00
Daily Work Shift:
Rotating
Work Arrangement:
(not specified in original)
Union Description:
Health Care Prof Per Diem
Payroll Designation:
PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit:
(not specified in original)
Terms of Appointment:
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility:
None
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: Rutgers Benefits Overview.
Required Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization requirements may apply; details provided by the hiring manager. Failure to provide required documentation or obtain necessary exemptions may result in rescission of offer or termination.
Equal Opportunity It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement on the Rutgers HR website.
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The Mental Health Specialist II for NJ Hopeline performs functions in support of the Unit\'s mission to provide streamlined, prompt, and customer-friendly services to clients of the 988 Lifeline Services. The role receives telephone, chat and/or text requests, assesses client service needs, and responds with appropriate support or referrals. The incumbent demonstrates competency in recognizing the unique needs of clients and applying relevant assessment and support skills for a wide range of issues.
Responsibilities
Interacts with clients in a therapeutic manner and models recovery-oriented skills and self-help strategies.
Assists clients in identifying personal recovery goals, setting objectives, and determining interventions aligned with those goals.
Develops and maintains relationships with clients to identify emotional, psychiatric or behavioral changes requiring further intervention or referral to appropriate clinical staff.
As part of the Call Center, ensures service requests are handled in a timely and client-friendly manner.
Accepts service requests, responds to calls/chats/texts within prescribed timeframes, and communicates courteously with clients or third parties.
Assesses service requests/referrals and provides guidance, referrals, or disposition using current knowledge of resources and programs.
Qualifications
Required: 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 field.
Posting Details Posting Number:
25ST1845
Posting Open Date:
(not specified in original)
Regional Campus:
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus:
Piscataway (RBHS)
City:
Piscataway
State:
NJ
Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title:
Mental Health Specialist II Per Diem NJ Hopeline
Job Category:
Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical)
Department:
UBHC NJ Hopeline
FLSA:
Nonexempt
Grade:
99H
Salary Details:
$25.30/hr
Minimum Salary:
25.30
Mid Range Salary:
25.30
Maximum Salary:
25.30
Position Status:
Per Diem
Standard Hours:
19.00
Daily Work Shift:
Rotating
Work Arrangement:
(not specified in original)
Union Description:
Health Care Prof Per Diem
Payroll Designation:
PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit:
(not specified in original)
Terms of Appointment:
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility:
None
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: Rutgers Benefits Overview.
Required Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization requirements may apply; details provided by the hiring manager. Failure to provide required documentation or obtain necessary exemptions may result in rescission of offer or termination.
Equal Opportunity It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement on the Rutgers HR website.
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