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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Supervising Mental Health Specialist
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services
Department
UBHC - Acute Psychological Ser
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 Supervising Mental Health Specialist for the Acute Inpatient Units within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
The primary purpose of the Supervising Mental Health Specialist is to participate as a member of a treatment team in providing patient care and services to adolescent patients and or children (ages 4 years - 21 years). Collaborates with the clinical and administrative leadership of the program offering comprehensive mental health care to patients and their families. Primarily responsible for providing patient care, leadership, training, and supervision to MHS II's, MHS III's and MHS IV's, Activity Assistants II's, Activity Assistants III's and Activity Assistants IV's.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Participates effectively in personnel matters relating to Mental Health Specialists/Activity Assistants according to Unit standards.
Coordinates functions of Specialists in Unit according to established policies and procedures.
Interacts with patients in a therapeutic manner according to their developmental level.
Provides appropriate management interventions in an effective and therapeutic manner.
Observes patients' interpersonal behavior indicating knowledge of behavioral norms of each adolescent's developmental level and participation and interest in their environment in accordance with established policies.
Plans and implements appropriate therapeutic activity groups.
Provides guidance/ direction to staff and others regarding policies and procedures and regarding patient management skills and practices as indicated by coworkers' reports.
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
21S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary
Mid Range Salary
Maximum Salary
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
Full Time
Working Hours
40
Standard Hours
37.50
Daily Work Shift
Evening
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description
CWA 1031
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in a relevant mental health, social, or human services field plus one (1) year of full-time related experience (part-time and/or per diem experience may be substituted for the full-time equivalent).
Equivalent education, experience, and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.
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: Employee must be physically active and be on feet most of the day. Duties may involve running and playing active games with children and adolescents (ages 4 years - 17 years). Following training, employee must be physically capable of safely providing personal and 4-point restraint to agitated children.
Work Environment: Crowded and moderately noisy conditions with children, adolescents, and staff moving about.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
26ST0956
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Piscataway (RBHS)
City
Piscataway
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
piscataway, NJ, 08854, US
Who can apply
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