Mental Health Specialist II - Per Diem
About The Position
Rutgers The State University is seeking a per diem Mental Health Specialist II in the Acute Psychiatric Services (APS) - Piscataway of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Mental Health Specialist II will 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. Documents all telephone calls in the Acute Psychiatric Services (APS) telephone log or Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Maintains confidentiality of information in accordance with Rutgers UBHC policy, University policy, Joint Commission standards and the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) requirements. Refers consumer calls to a clinician as directed by the Program Coordinator. Conducts initial triage of consumers and families when they arrive onsite five (5) minutes after arrival and provides immediate report to the Program Coordinator.
Requirements
- Bachelor'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.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must possess adequate written and verbal skills to perform the job duties.
- Ability to document in an Electronic Medical Record and in Microsoft Word.
- Ability to work weekends, holidays and off hours.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to enter information into a database and to use the Rutgers UBHC registration software to enter needed information with accuracy is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Takes primary responsibility for answering telephone calls from consumers.
- Documents all telephone calls in the Acute Psychiatric Services (APS) telephone log or Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Maintains confidentiality of information in accordance with Rutgers UBHC policy, University policy, Joint Commission standards and the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) requirements.
- Refers consumer calls to a clinician as directed by the Program Coordinator.
- Conducts initial triage of consumers and families when they arrive onsite five (5) minutes after arrival and provides immediate report to the Program Coordinator.
Benefits
- 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
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
