Mental Health Specialist IV - Part Time (Multiple vacancies)
About The Position
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. Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Part time Mental Health Specialist IV for the Child & Adolescent Services Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. Provides daily care and supervision to children residing in the Children's Transitional Residence.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a one (1) year training program as a Mental Health Specialist Trainee or one (1) year of similar full-time experience in the mental health field.
- An Associate's Degree, preferably in a related field, including 12 credits in human services such as psychology or its equivalent, may be substituted for the minimum requirements of this position.
- CPR certification/First Aid certification or qualify to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
- Valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's Degree, preferably in a related field, including 12 credits in human services such as psychology or equivalent.
- Previous experience with children (ages 5 - 11 years) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct supervision to children (ages 5-11 years) residing in the Children's Transitional Residence.
- Functions as a member of the unit team.
- Assists in maintaining a clean, secure, and nurturing environment.
- Develops knowledge of UBHC and program policies and procedures.
- Meets annual requirements.
- Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
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 (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
