Mental Health Specialist III (Multiple Vacancies) Position Available In Middlesex, New Jersey

Mental Health Specialist III (Multiple Vacancies) Rutgers University life insurance United States, Jersey, Brunswick Jun 13, 2025
Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Mental Health Specialist III (Multiple Vacancies)
Job Category Staff & Executive – Healthcare
Department UBHC-Case Management Srvcs-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 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 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 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 Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year. Posting Summary Rutgers The State University is seeking a Mental Health Specialist III in the Residential Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. The primary purpose of the Mental Health Specialist III is to ensure the safety of residents and assist them in carrying out activities of daily living. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides direct care services to individuals served in compliance with all policies and regulations:
Assumes individual service coordination responsibilities for individuals served.
Provides input into the development of the Individualized Rehabilitation Plan (IRP).
Coordinates with supervisor and residential staff to implement the IRP interventions.
Engages individuals served in appropriate interventions based on IRP and supervisory directive. FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 99H
Salary Details A minimum of $23.90/hour
Minimum Salary 0.000
Mid Range Salary 0.000
Maximum Salary 0.000
Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. Position Status Per Diem
Working Hours (per week) 19
Standard Hours 1.00
Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. Union Description Non-Union
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff – 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility PERS
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Three (3) years of full-time paid experience in the mental health field or two (2) years of college majoring in a relevant social or health care field plus one (1) year of full-time experience in the mental health field. Certifications/Licenses Valid driver’s license. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must be able to travel to meetings and scattered program locations throughout the week. holiday, evening, weekend and overnight availability required.
Must possess own vehicle to outreach individuals served and attend internal and external meetings. Preferred Qualifications Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
Residential experience with the adult mental health population preferred. Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Walks and climbs stairs. Transport of individuals to community appointments, and activities (clinical/medical appointments, recreational activities, shopping, banking, self-help meetings, etc.). Lifts up to 20 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

24-hour responsibility for residential services for adults diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness, forensic histories, and drug/alcohol abuse with history of homelessness, forensic involvement and co-occurring medical issues. Intense work environment with ongoing crisis assessment and intervention.
Position demands constant attention to multiple programmatic needs.
Exposure to infestations and blood borne pathogens possible that requires use of personal protective equipment. Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 25ST0502
Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Off Campus
City Collingswood
State NJ
Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements Under 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. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement