Mental Health Specialist II

Job Category Staff & Executive
- Healthcare
- Medical and Patient Services

Department

Department UBHC - Acute Children

Overview

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.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Mental Health Specialist II for the Child & Adolescent Services – School – Based Program within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The primary purpose of the Mental Health Specialist II is to participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team offering comprehensive youth development activities, case management, and supportive counseling to students in the South Brunswick School District.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Interacts with children and adolescents (ages 5-18 years) in a therapeutic, supportive manner.
• Provides appropriate supportive individual and group psycho educational activities in an effective and therapeutic manner.
• Designs youth development workshops and other activities that enhance the emotional and social development of students in collaboration with school district personnel.
• Documents assessments, interventions, and interactions with parents and students.
• Assures that the expressed needs and strengths of the individual served drive service delivery.
• Demonstrates awareness of co-occurring substance abuse disorders and cultural factors that affect patterns.
• Completes required documentation according to established guidelines and time frames.

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 187

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 29.160

Mid Range Salary 29.660

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 30.550

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits,…