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Mental Health Specialist III at Collingswood Residential

Mental Health Specialist III at Collingswood Residential

Rutgers UniversityNew Brunswick, NJ, United States
28 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment / Posting Title

Mental Health Specialist III at Collingswood Residential

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department

UBHC-EXTENDED TREATMT 450 COLLING

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 is seeking a Mental Health Specialist III in the Residential of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.

The primary purpose of the Mental Health Specialist III is to ensure the safety of residents and assist them in carrying out activities of daily living.

Among the key duties of this position are the following :

  • Provides direct care services to individuals served in compliance with all policies and regulations.
  • Assumes individual service coordination responsibilities for individuals served.
  • Provides input into the development of the Individualized Rehabilitation Plan (IRP).
  • Coordinates with supervisor and residential staff to implement the IRP interventions.
  • Engages individuals served in appropriate interventions based on IRP and supervisory directive.
  • Utilizes motivational interviewing approach to engage individuals served and provides services and interventions that promote the individuals strengths, and that develop their independence and sense of autonomy.
  • Responds with sensitivity to spiritual, cultural, and socioeconomic issues of consumer / residents.

FLSA

Nonexempt

Grade

177

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

26.730

Mid Range Salary

27.230

Maximum Salary

28.050

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 : .

    Position Status

    Full Time

    Working Hours

    Standard Hours

    40.00

    Daily Work Shift

    Work Arrangement

    Union Description

    Teamsters 97

    Payroll Designation

    PeopleSoft

    Seniority Unit

    Terms of Appointment

    Staff - 12 month

    Position Pension Eligibility

    PERS

    Qualifications

    Minimum Education and Experience

  • Three (3) years of full-time paid experience in the mental health field or two (2) years of college majoring in a relevant social or health care field plus one (1) year of full-time experience in the mental health field.
  • Certifications / Licenses

  • Valid driver's license.
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    Preferred Qualifications

  • Bilingual skills (English / Spanish) preferred.
  • Residential experience with the adult mental health population preferred.
  • Equipment Utilized

    Physical Demands and Work Environment

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

  • Walks and climbs stairs. Transport of individuals to community appointments, and activities (clinical / medical appointments, recreational activities, shopping, banking, self-help meetings, etc.). Lifts up to 20 lbs.
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT :

  • 24-hour responsibility for residential services for adults diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness, forensic histories, and drug / alcohol abuse with history of homelessness, forensic involvement and co-occurring medical issues.
  • Intense work environment with ongoing crisis assessment and intervention.
  • Position demands constant attention to multiple programmatic needs.
  • Exposure to infestations and blood borne pathogens possible that requires use of personal protective equipment.
  • Special Conditions

  • Must be able to travel to meetings and scattered program locations throughout the week. holiday, evening, weekend and overnight availability required.
  • Must possess own vehicle to outreach individuals served and attend internal and external meetings.
  • Posting Details

    Posting Number

    24ST0298

    Posting Open Date

    02 / 07 / 2024

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    Regional Campus

    Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

    Home Location Campus

    Off Campus

    City

    Collingswood

    State

    NJ

    Location Details

    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 the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

    Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address :

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