Rutgers University
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. UBHC treated 16,199 consumers in FY2016, 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 Screening Clinician for the Newark Screening department in 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.
Provides an in-depth clinical assessment for all persons served.
Serves as a certified screener to children (0 years - 17 years) and adults (18 years and over).
Maintains appropriate clinical records in a timely manner.
Assumes familiarity with other UBHC units, outside providers, and other pertinent organizations and resources to facilitate persons served needs, develop work relationships and provide information and guidance to persons served.
Completes the Basic Screener Course in the established timeframe or currently certified as a Certified Screener in New Jersey at the time of employment.
Regularly attends and participates in in-service meetings and other designated training events to enhance clinical skills, as documented by continuing education reports.
Responsibilities Perform psychiatric emergency services, screening, and screening outreach assessments as part of the Newark Screening department.
Provide crisis assessment and determine appropriate interventions and dispositions in collaboration with team members.
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
Candidate must be eligible to receive the New Jersey State Certification as a Mental Health Screener within one (1) year of employment.
Driver's license.
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 patients. 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. Per clinical demand, may have to work long hours.
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, and quiet to moderately loud setting. Occasionally exposed to unstable, unhygienic environments through outreach.
Position Details Posting Details
Posting Number: 24ST2415
Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus: Newark (RBHS)
City: Newark
State: NJ
Salary FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 22S
Minimum Salary: 61512.000
Mid Range Salary: 73603.000
Maximum Salary: 87239.000
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
Other Details
Position Status: Full Time
Standard Hours: 37.50
Union: HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility: ABP
Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless a medical or religious exemption is granted. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or obtain an exemption may result in rescission of an offer or disciplinary action up to termination.
Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
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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. UBHC treated 16,199 consumers in FY2016, 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 Screening Clinician for the Newark Screening department in 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.
Provides an in-depth clinical assessment for all persons served.
Serves as a certified screener to children (0 years - 17 years) and adults (18 years and over).
Maintains appropriate clinical records in a timely manner.
Assumes familiarity with other UBHC units, outside providers, and other pertinent organizations and resources to facilitate persons served needs, develop work relationships and provide information and guidance to persons served.
Completes the Basic Screener Course in the established timeframe or currently certified as a Certified Screener in New Jersey at the time of employment.
Regularly attends and participates in in-service meetings and other designated training events to enhance clinical skills, as documented by continuing education reports.
Responsibilities Perform psychiatric emergency services, screening, and screening outreach assessments as part of the Newark Screening department.
Provide crisis assessment and determine appropriate interventions and dispositions in collaboration with team members.
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
Candidate must be eligible to receive the New Jersey State Certification as a Mental Health Screener within one (1) year of employment.
Driver's license.
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 patients. 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. Per clinical demand, may have to work long hours.
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, and quiet to moderately loud setting. Occasionally exposed to unstable, unhygienic environments through outreach.
Position Details Posting Details
Posting Number: 24ST2415
Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus: Newark (RBHS)
City: Newark
State: NJ
Salary FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 22S
Minimum Salary: 61512.000
Mid Range Salary: 73603.000
Maximum Salary: 87239.000
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
Other Details
Position Status: Full Time
Standard Hours: 37.50
Union: HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility: ABP
Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless a medical or religious exemption is granted. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or obtain an exemption may result in rescission of an offer or disciplinary action up to termination.
Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
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