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Rutgers University

Screening Clinician Per Diem - Multiple Vacancies

Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175

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Posting Summary: Rutgers The State University is seeking Screening Clinician in the Newark Screening of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.

The primary purpose of the Screening Clinician position is to perform psychiatric emergency services, screening, and screening outreach assessments as well as other mental health services. Demonstrates competence in providing generic crisis assessment of individuals of all ages (birth through 65+ years) and in determining the need for any additional professional consultation. Demonstrates competence in devising an appropriate intervention/disposition plan.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Provides an in-depth clinical assessment for all persons served.

Identifies the appropriate level of care disposition from skill based knowledge of the DSM-5 criteria, clinical expertise, and departmental criteria.

Understands the impact of the person\'s age, cognitive functioning and developmental level. Involves person, family, significant other in developing a plan for disposition.

Explains referral/disposition to person served in a clear and supportive fashion.

Collaborates effectively with other staff members and referral sources.

Demonstrates appropriate skill in written and oral communications.

FLSA: Nonexempt • Grade: 22B • Salary: $46 per hour

Minimum salary: 31.570 • Mid range: 37.750 • Maximum: 44.790

Position Status: Per Diem • Working Hours: 19 • Standard Hours: 19.00

Union: HPAE 5094 • Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft • Terms of Appointment: Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Seniority Unit:

Position Pension Eligibility: None

Location: Newark, NJ

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: https://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

Master\'s Degree in a mental health related field from an accredited institution

One (1) year post-master, full time, professional experience in a psychiatric setting.

Certifications/Licenses

Not specified in the provided content.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

As a designated essential employee, expectations include but are not limited to the ability to work off hours shifts in the 24/7 operation, provide holiday coverage and work alternate weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

New Jersey licensure governing the discipline.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequent prolonged sitting; observe and converse with patient.

Frequent talking and listening in groups as well as on the telephone.

Frequently walks, bends, stretches, and pulls.

Manual dexterity and mobility for charting.

Drives to offsite work locations.

May have to work long hours as required by clinical demand.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.

Possibility of cuts, bruises, strains. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.

Handles emergency or crisis situations.

Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors.

Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well-lighted setting.

Occasionally exposed to unstable environments during outreach.

Posting Details Posting Number: 24ST1763

Posting Open Date: 07/22/2024

Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) • Home Location Campus: Newark (RBHS) • City: Newark • 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: Immunization policy details apply. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or obtain required exemptions may result in rescission of offer or termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants regardless of protected characteristics. For more information see the Non-Discrimination Statement.

Posting details, location, and eligibility information are provided in the original context and should be interpreted accordingly.

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