Mental Health Spec. III

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Mental Health Spec. III
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Administrative Services
Department	NJMS-Psychiatry
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 Mental Health Spec. III for NJMS-Psychiatry. The primary purpose of the Mental Health Specialist III, as a member of the Center of Excellence (COE) team, is to assist consumers in the management of their substance use and mental health disorders, by providing intensive case management services, in the context of a harm-reduction approach. Provides consumer support that is consistent with the philosophy of the program, as clinically indicated, to assigned clients in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures. Individuals that have personal experience with recovery from a substance use disorder are encouraged to apply. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Performs a biopsychosocial assessment consistent with the care plan and develops goals with the client to address their needs. Interacts with patients in a therapeutic manner, taking initiative in engaging patients in a tactful manner and communicating with patients in an empathic and concerned manner. Establishes and maintains boundaries and limit setting as indicated by feedback from team members. Participates in the assessment and treatment of patients. Answers client telephone calls. Correctly processes information for appointment scheduling, answer questions, and assist with problem solving. Screens emergent/urgent phone calls, inquiries related to the availability of appointments, scheduled appointment dates and times. Documents assessments, interventions, and interactions with patients in a timely manner and in accordance with established policies. Collaborates with other clinical care team members as it relates to client access to community resources.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	1725
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	23.450
Annual Mid Range Salary	23.950
Annual Maximum Salary	24.670
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	Teamsters, Local 97
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Three (3) years of full-time 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 and/or addiction medicine field.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert force, up to ten (10) pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Varied work settings include office, hospital, and community settings. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. Subject to a varying and unpredictable situation. Maybe be exposed to consumers exhibiting assaulting or aggressive behavior. Office environment with moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0276
Posting Open Date	02/06/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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