Mental Health Clinician II

Rutgers University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: New Brunswick, NEW JERSEY
Deadline: ;

Position Details


Recruitment/Posting Title Mental Health Clinician II
Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services
Department UBHC-Outpatient Services-PISC
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 Mental Health Clinician II for the Child & Adolescent Services – School Based Program within Rutgers, University Behavioral Health Care. 
 
The Mental Health Clinician II coordinates and provides comprehensive mental health care and related services to children and adolescents in schools. Assists in the development of treatment plans, including referral for appropriate level of mental health services. Demonstrates competency in assessing and treating children and adolescents (5-18 years). 
 
Among the key duties of this position are the following: 
 
* Assumes overall case management responsibilities for assigned clients including coordination of treatment, scheduling of groups, and liaison with community agencies. 
* Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy as clinically indicated to assigned clients, including children and 
adolescents (5-18 years). 
* Involves students and/or family in developing achievable and understandable clinical treatment plans in accordance with accepted professional standards and University Behavior Health Care standards. 
* Advocates for appropriate resources for clients and families based on assessed needs. 
* Completes appropriate client records in a timely manner as mandated by University Behavioral Health Care policy and according 
to accepted professional and evaluations standards.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift Day
FLSA Exempt
Grade 25S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 63496.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 76225.000
Annual Maximum Salary 90525.000
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description HPAE, Local 5094
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits

Information about the benefits provided to Rutgers employees can be found at: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience
* Master’s Degree in a mental health discipline plus two (2) years post master’s experience in the mental health field, or Doctorate Degree.
Certifications/Licenses
* Licensed in New Jersey to provide mental health services as an independent practitioner (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, psychology license). 
* 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 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Must be able to recognize the unique needs and behavior of children (5 – 12 years) and adolescents (13 – 18 years).
Preferred Qualifications
* Bi-lingual skills (English/Spanish).
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
* Position requires flexible scheduling including evening and Saturday hours on occasion.

Posting Number 21ST1655
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
* All applicants will be required to upload a current copy of their license/certification.
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick
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