Mental Health Specialist II - Multiple Vacancies

Rutgers University • Newark, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Mental Health Specialist II for the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center ( CRSC ) within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Mental Health Specialist II is provide services which support the delivery of clinical services in the Unit. 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.

Nice To Haves

• One (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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Manager.
• Maintains appropriate client records in a timely manner as mandated by Center policy.
• Responsible for faxing and/or scanning paperwork to other entities as directed by the Program Manager or designee.
• Assists the Program Manager or designee in updating information on the Patient Information Smart Board in the unit.
• Ensures that received documentation is provided to the clinical staff or medical staff as appropriate under the supervision of the Program Manager.
• Takes the responsibility for reviewing pertinent information in admission papers, viz., the right to request discharge and the right to refuse medication when consumers and/or families complete admission paperwork.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all consumers, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed