Rutgers University
Mental Health Clinician II - Part Time
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'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 Clinician II for the Acute Children Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose for the part-time Mental Health Clinician II is to serve as the senior mental health practitioner who provides lead functions for the program, including screening of intakes and referrals, care coordination, ensuring completion of program specific documentation and/or comprehensive assessment and therapeutic intervention for the psychological and social needs of child and adolescent (ages 3-17 years) and/or adult individuals served (18 and over), including development of treatment plans, conducting individual, group, and family therapy, and providing case management. Assists with the provision of clinical supervision to licensing candidates as assigned.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Demonstrates knowledge of UBHC's vision, mission and values as they relate to service provision, daily activities, decisions and quality improvement priorities and consistently behaves in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Effectively contributes to and supports an environment that enhances the positive self-image of individuals served and their families and preserves their human dignity, right to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy and civil rights.
Provides assessments and ongoing therapeutic services with flexibility, empathy and concern for individuals served based on sound clinical judgment.
Assesses and responds to risk by adjusting the mode, frequency and intensity of interventions, assists individuals served in effectively managing crises or dangerous situations and formulates crisis/safety plan as indicated via ongoing evaluation and assessment of clinical needs.
Formulates documentation in accordance with prescribed time frames as indicated by periodic record review.
Assists with the provision of clinical supervision to licensing candidates as assigned, mentors and trains students and interns.
Facilitates and leads staff/team meetings, case-conferences and clinical case review meetings and participates actively in ensuring program activities are adequately covered.
Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of program services.
FLSA : Exempt
Grade : 25S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary: 71162.000
Mid Range Salary: 85428.000
Maximum Salary: 101456.000
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
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 .
Position Status : Part Time
Working Hours (per week) : 22.5 hours per week
Standard Hours : 37.50
Daily Work Shift : Day
Work Arrangement : This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description : HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation : PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment : Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility : ABP
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
Master's Degree in mental health discipline plus two (2) years post Master’s experience in the mental health field including delivering psychotherapeutic services to the identified population, or a Doctorate Degree.
Certifications/Licenses
Independent license to practice as required by New Jersey state laws governing the discipline (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LCADC, Licensed Psychologist).
Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.
Valid driver's license required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Equipment Utilized
Computer knowledge.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to speak clearly and write/type proficiently is essential. Ability to implement universal precautions and safety precautions. Extended sitting is required to provide treatment and prepare clinical documentation.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Subject to unpredictable situations and both medical and psychiatric crises. Possible exposure to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens that require use of personal protective equipment. May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures. Individuals in community programs may be exposed to varied community environments and may be required to use personal vehicles for community outreaches within and outside the county.
Special Conditions : Valid driver's license required.
Posting Details Posting Number : 25ST1781
Regional Campus : Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus : Piscataway (RBHS)
City : North Brunswick
State : NJ
Location Details
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 for covered individuals may apply; vaccinations or exemptions may affect offer rescission or employment action.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. For additional information see the Non-Discrimination Statement: 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 Clinician II for the Acute Children Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose for the part-time Mental Health Clinician II is to serve as the senior mental health practitioner who provides lead functions for the program, including screening of intakes and referrals, care coordination, ensuring completion of program specific documentation and/or comprehensive assessment and therapeutic intervention for the psychological and social needs of child and adolescent (ages 3-17 years) and/or adult individuals served (18 and over), including development of treatment plans, conducting individual, group, and family therapy, and providing case management. Assists with the provision of clinical supervision to licensing candidates as assigned.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Demonstrates knowledge of UBHC's vision, mission and values as they relate to service provision, daily activities, decisions and quality improvement priorities and consistently behaves in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Effectively contributes to and supports an environment that enhances the positive self-image of individuals served and their families and preserves their human dignity, right to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy and civil rights.
Provides assessments and ongoing therapeutic services with flexibility, empathy and concern for individuals served based on sound clinical judgment.
Assesses and responds to risk by adjusting the mode, frequency and intensity of interventions, assists individuals served in effectively managing crises or dangerous situations and formulates crisis/safety plan as indicated via ongoing evaluation and assessment of clinical needs.
Formulates documentation in accordance with prescribed time frames as indicated by periodic record review.
Assists with the provision of clinical supervision to licensing candidates as assigned, mentors and trains students and interns.
Facilitates and leads staff/team meetings, case-conferences and clinical case review meetings and participates actively in ensuring program activities are adequately covered.
Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of program services.
FLSA : Exempt
Grade : 25S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary: 71162.000
Mid Range Salary: 85428.000
Maximum Salary: 101456.000
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
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 .
Position Status : Part Time
Working Hours (per week) : 22.5 hours per week
Standard Hours : 37.50
Daily Work Shift : Day
Work Arrangement : This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description : HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation : PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment : Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility : ABP
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
Master's Degree in mental health discipline plus two (2) years post Master’s experience in the mental health field including delivering psychotherapeutic services to the identified population, or a Doctorate Degree.
Certifications/Licenses
Independent license to practice as required by New Jersey state laws governing the discipline (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LCADC, Licensed Psychologist).
Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.
Valid driver's license required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Equipment Utilized
Computer knowledge.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to speak clearly and write/type proficiently is essential. Ability to implement universal precautions and safety precautions. Extended sitting is required to provide treatment and prepare clinical documentation.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Subject to unpredictable situations and both medical and psychiatric crises. Possible exposure to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens that require use of personal protective equipment. May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures. Individuals in community programs may be exposed to varied community environments and may be required to use personal vehicles for community outreaches within and outside the county.
Special Conditions : Valid driver's license required.
Posting Details Posting Number : 25ST1781
Regional Campus : Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus : Piscataway (RBHS)
City : North Brunswick
State : NJ
Location Details
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 for covered individuals may apply; vaccinations or exemptions may affect offer rescission or employment action.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. For additional information see the Non-Discrimination Statement: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
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