Mental Health Clinician II

Position DetailsPosition InformationRecruitment / Posting Title Mental Health Clinician IIJob Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient ServicesDepartment UBHC-Adult Outpatient Services-NWKOverviewRutgers 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 SummaryRutgers The State University is seeking a Mental Health Clinician II within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.

Under direction, the Mental Health Clinician II within the Pediatric Psychiatric Collaborative Program serves as the senior mental health practitioner who provides lead functions for the program, to include screening of intakes and referrals, care coordination, ensuring completion of program specific documentation and / or comprehensive assessment and therapeutic intervention for the psychological and social needs of child and adolescent (ages 3-21 years) including development of treatment plans, conducting individual, group, and family therapy, and providing case management.

Assists with the provision of clinical supervision to licensing candidates as assigned.Among the key duties of this position are the following : Contributes to and supports goals and objectives of the Unit and UBHC.

Demonstrates knowledge of University Behavioral Health Care's vision, mission and values as they relate to service provision, daily activities, decisions and quality improvement priorities and consistently behaves in accordance with established policies and procedures as observed by supervisor.

Effectively contributes to and supports an environment that enhances the positive self-image of individuals served and their families and preserves their human dignity, right to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy and civil rights as observed by supervisor and with minimal complaints and positive feedback from peers, patients and their families.

Actively and enthusiastically participates in ensuring the smooth functioning and operation of the program, and participates in UBHC -wide meetings, performance improvement activities, committees and task forces as assigned and as observed by supervisor and program administration.

Consistently ensures that individuals served, families and system partners understand and adhere to procedures while at UBHC.

Assesses treatment needs and provides evidence based treatment services and / or case management as clinically indicated to assigned individuals served (individuals, groups and families) that is consistent with the service design and philosophy of the program and in accordance with accepted professional and ethical standards of UBHC.

Provides assessments and ongoing therapeutic services with flexibility, empathy and concern for individuals served based on sound clinical judgment as indicated by supervisory observation and feedback from individuals served, families and fellow team members.

Position Status Full TimeHours Per WeekDaily Work Shift DayWork ArrangementFLSA ExemptGrade 25SPosition SalaryAnnual Minimum Salary 070041.

00Annual Mid Range Salary 084083.00Annual Maximum Salary 099858.00Standard Hours 37.50Union Description HPAE 5094Payroll Designation ABPBenefitsRutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees.

For details, please go to Seniority UnitTerms of Appointment Staff - 12 monthPosition Pension EligibilityQualificationsMinimum Education and ExperienceMaster's Degree in mental health discipline plus two (2) years post Master's experience in the mental health field including delivering psychotherapeutic services to the identified population, or a Doctorate Degree.

Certifications / LicensesRequired Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesIndependent license to practice as required by New Jersey state laws governing the discipline (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LCADC, Licensed Psychologist).

Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification / licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.

Valid driver's license required.Preferred QualificationsEquipment UtilizedPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentPhysical Demands : Ability to speak clearly and write / type proficiently is essential.

Ability to implement universal precautions and safety precautions.Extended sitting is required to provide treatment and prepare clinical documentation.

Work Environment : Moderate noise (examples : business office with computers and printers, light traffic).Subject to unpredictable situations and both medical and psychiatric crises.

Possible exposure to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors.Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens that require use of personal protective equipment.

May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures.Individuals in community programs may be exposed to varied community environments and may be required to use personal vehicles for community outreaches within and outside the county.

Special ConditionsPosting DetailsPosting Number 24ST0515Posting Open Date 04 / 05 / 2024Special Instructions to ApplicantsRegional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)City NewarkState NJLocation DetailsPre-employment ScreeningsAll offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization RequirementsUnder Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.

Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying.

Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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