Mental Health Specialist II Per Diem

Position DetailsPosition InformationRecruitment / Posting Title Mental Health Specialist II Per DiemJob Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient ServicesDepartment UBHC-Acute Psych Svs (Aps)-PISCOverviewRutgers 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 SummaryRutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Per Diem Mental Health Specialist II for the Acute Psychiatric Services (APS) Department - Piscataway within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.The primary purpose for the Per Diem Mental Health Specialist II is to provide services which support the delivery of clinical services in the Unit.Among the key duties of this position are the following : Takes primary responsibility for answering telephone calls from consumers.Conducts initial triage of consumers and families when they arrive onsite five (5) minutes after arrival and provides immediate report to the Program Coordinator.Assists Public Safety in their search for consumers and belongings when they are admitted to the Extended Care Evaluation Bed (ECEB) area.Provides direct care for individuals in the ECEB.Maintains appropriate client records in a timely manner as mandated by Center policy.Assumes responsibility for managing the transfer of consumers into and out of the Unit.Assists consumers and / or families in the completion of registration paperwork as required.Assists the Program Coordinator in transporting the Unit vehicles for servicing as needed.Position Status Per DiemHours Per WeekDaily Work Shift RotatingWork ArrangementThis position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.FLSA NonexemptGrade 99HPosition Salary 25.30 per hourAnnual Minimum Salary 00.00Annual Mid Range Salary 0.00Annual Maximum Salary 0.00Standard Hours 19.00Union Description Health Care Prof Per DiemPayroll Designation PeopleSoftBenefitsRutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to Seniority UnitTerms of Appointment Staff - 12 monthPosition Pension Eligibility NoneQualificationsMinimum Education and ExperienceBachelor's Degree in a mental health-related field or four (4) years of full-time experience in a mental health field.Equivalent education, experience and / or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.Certifications / LicensesValid driver's license.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesMust possess adequate written and verbal skills to perform the job duties.Ability to document in an Electronic Medical Record and in Microsoft Word.Preferred QualificationsOne (1) year of experience in an inpatient or crisis setting.Ability to enter information into a database and to use the Rutgers UBHC registration software to enter needed information with accuracy.Equipment UtilizedPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentPHYSICAL DEMANDS : Frequent prolonged sitting. Observe, converses with patient. Frequent talking and listening in groups as well as on the telephone. Frequently walks, bends, stretches, and pulls. Manual dexterity and mobility for charting. Drives to offsite work locations.WORK ENVIRONMENT : Varied work settings include office and community setting. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. May be exposed to clients exhibiting assaultive or aggressive behaviors. Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well-lighted, and quiet to moderately loud setting.Special ConditionsAbility to work weekends, holidays and off hours.Posting DetailsPosting Number 24ST2624Posting Open DateSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsRegional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)City PiscatawayState NJLocation DetailsPre-employment ScreeningsAll offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.Immunization RequirementsUnder 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 StatementIt 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, p regnancy, 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. 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