Mental Health Clinician III, Per Diem

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Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Mental Health Clinician III, Per Diem

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department

RWJ - Psychiatry Division of A

Overview

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a per diem Mental Health Clinician III for the department of Psychiatry at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, an ideal candidate will have a background in treating addictions and be able to provide clinical interventions for research projects within the division. Also provide support for other division projects, all of which have a focus on Opioid Use Disorder training, research and support services.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Provide clinical interventions in the context of research projects in the division.

Participate in training and other project evaluations.

Conduct face-to-face and virtual research interviews.

Contribute to the development of distribution plans and distribute naloxone kits to professionals and the public.

Travel to various agencies, organizations, and communities (e.g., criminal justice, drug treatment, healthcare, community center settings) throughout NJ; most travel will be in Central and Southern New Jersey.

Sets up training rooms, equipment, and materials as required.

FLSA

Nonexempt

Grade

22B

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

31.570

Mid Range Salary

37.750

Maximum Salary

44.790

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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: 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 (when applicable)

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Position Status

Per Diem

Working Hours

Standard Hours

19.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

HPAE 5094 Per Diem

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Master's Degree in mental health discipline and licensure to practice as required by New Jersey state laws.

Certifications/Licenses Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands: Prolonged standing, frequent walking, bending and lifting up to 25 lbs in order to move training equipment, transport training materials, and set up training rooms.

Work Environment: Office environment, field training locations, moderately noisy.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number

26ST1754

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Downtown New Brunswick

City

New Brunswick

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.

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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:

Worksite address

new brunswick, NJ, 08933, US

Who can apply

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