"Mental Health Specialist II - Multiple Vacancies"

Position Summary

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 to provide services which support the delivery of clinical services in the Unit.

Key Duties:

• 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.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in a mental health-related field or four (4) years of full-time experience in a mental health field. Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent prolonged sitting. Observe, converses with patient. Frequent talking and listening in groups as well as on the telephone. Frequently walks, bends, stretches, and pulls. Manual dexterity and mobility for charting. Drives to offsite work locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Varied work settings include office and community setting. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. May be exposed to clients exhibiting assaultive or aggressive behaviors. Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well-lighted, and quiet to moderately loud setting.

Special Conditions:

Ability to work weekends, holidays and off hours.

Salary:

Maximum salary is $55,626