Supervising Mental Health Specialist

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 Supervising Mental Health Specialist for Addiction Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
Participates as a member of a treatment team in providing patient care and services to adolescent patients and or children (ages 4 years 21 years). Collaborates with the clinical and administrative leadership of the program offering comprehensive mental health care to patients and their families. Primarily responsible for providing patient care, leadership, training, and supervision to assigned staff.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides administrative supervision to Mental Health Specialists and assigned Staff.
• Interacts with patients in a therapeutic manner according to their developmental level.
• Participates in the observation and treatment of patients.
• Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Maintains cooperative working relationship with others and assumes appropriate leadership functions.
• Performs routine driving as assigned.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 21S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Mid Range Salary

Maximum Salary

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, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description CWA 1031

Payroll Designation People…