Mental Health Specialist IV

Rutgers US
Recruitment/Posting Title Mental Health Specialist IV
Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services
Department UBHC-Acute Treatment-PISC
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 of New Jersey is seeking a Mental Health Specialist IV for the Inpatient Units within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The primary purpose of the Mental Health Specialist IV is to participate as a member of the unit team providing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

  • Provides care based on the patient’s established care plan, under the supervision of the registered nurse.
  • Observes patient’s behaviors and when necessary notifies appropriate staff.
  • Assists in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment that respects patients’ rights.
  • Assists the patients with activities of daily living, encouraging independent behavior, when appropriate.
  • Collects routine urine specimens, takes vital signs including blood pressure and weighs patients as directed by the registered nurse.
  • Assists patients and observes patients during mealtimes in the cafeteria and on the unit.
  • Monitors the milieu for changes in patient behavior. Also observes interaction between patients and visitors.
  • Accompanies patients for medical evaluation outside of the facility.
  • Facilitates patient groups.
  • Assists with patient teaching when needed and assigned.
  • Assists with admission, transfer and discharge procedures.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift Rotating
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. 
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 147
Position Salary 41342.40
Annual Minimum Salary 41184.00
Annual Mid Range Salary 42224.00
Annual Maximum Salary 43492.80
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.



Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility PERS


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