Mental Health Specialist II (FT Spanish Required)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Piscataway

Nov 16, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Mental Health Specialist II (FT Spanish Required)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department	UBHC-Outpatient Admin
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 is seeking a Mental Health Specialist II (Spanish Speaking) in the Outpatient of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. The Mental Health Specialist II performs functions in support of the Unit's mission providing person centered, culturally competent, and "consumer friendly" services to individuals who contact the Call Center. Receives requests for service, undertakes review of the service need of the caller or consumer, and responds by offering support and appropriate referrals and disposition. Among the key duties of this position are the following: As part of the Call Center team, interacts with the supervisor regarding duties and assignments for each shift. Provides assistance to Mental Health Specialists III, as needed, and under the direction of the supervisor. Develops a schedule for follow up calls. Provides "customer friendly" services, taking initiative in engaging individuals served in an empathic and concerned manner. Promptly responds to all service requests. Responds to referrals, inquiries, and other contacts with professionals, outside agencies, and other parties in a professional and cordial manner. Takes the initiative to identify the needs of the individual served, using language and tone which communicates respect for the individual. Responds with sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic issues of individuals served. Models for the individuals served good communication skills, living skills, effective coping skills, and self-help strategies. Assists the individuals served in identifying their personal goals, in setting objectives for each goal, and determining interventions to be used based on the consumer's life goals.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	187
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	53144.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	54184.00
Annual Maximum Salary	55806.40
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	Teamsters 97
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Four (4) years of full-time experience in the mental health field or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant mental or social health care field. Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree.
Certifications/Licenses	Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Demonstrates ability to use a computer to record services and other basic office functions. Demonstrates ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Fluency in Spanish required.
Preferred Qualifications	Previous training and/or experience working with substance use disorders preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST3127
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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