"Mental Health Specialist IV"

Position Summary:

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Mental Health Specialist IV in the Child & Adolescent Services – School Based Program – Outpatient Services of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The Mental Health Specialist IV participates as a member of the Child & Adolescent Services staff assisting with therapeutic and special education services to children.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary staff team implementing each child's treatment plan.
• Assists Special Education Teacher with educational services to children.
• Participates in the development of children's individual treatment plan.
• Maintains appropriate boundaries with children and families. Interacts with children and family members therapeutically with empathy and respect.
• Maintains cooperative and respectful working relations with co-workers.

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's 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:

• Employee must be physically active and be on feet most of the day.
• Duties may involve running and playing active games with children and adolescents (4 – 21 years).
• Following training, employee must be physically capable of safely providing personal restraint to agitated children.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Crowded and moderately noisy conditions with children, adolescents, and staff moving about.