"Mental Health Specialist IV (Multiple Positions)"

Position Summary

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Mental Health Specialist IV in the Acute Psychiatric Services of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Mental Health Specialist IV will provide services which support the delivery of clinical services in the Unit.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides telephone coverage for the unit.
• Documents all telephone calls in the Acute Psychiatric Services (APS) telephone log or Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Maintains confidentiality of information in accordance with Rutgers UBHC policy, University policy, Joint Commission standards and the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) requirements.
• Refers consumer calls to a clinician as directed by the Program Coordinator.

Minimum Education and Experience

• 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 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.

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.

Salary: 19.70 per hour

Categories: Healthcare, Staff/Administrative