Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Mental Health Specialist II for the Emergency Screen Psych Services Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Mental Health Specialist II is to provide services which support the delivery of clinical services in the Unit. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Documents all telephone calls in the Acute Psychiatric Services (APS) telephone log or Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Conducts initial triage of consumers and families when they arrive onsite five (5) minutes after arrival and provides immediate report to the Program Coordinator. Assists Public Safety in their search for consumers and belongings when they are admitted to the Extended Care Evaluation Bed (ECEB) area. Provides direct care for individuals in the ECEB. Maintains appropriate client records in a timely manner as mandated by Center policy. Assumes responsibility for managing the transfer of consumers into and out of the Unit. Assists consumers and/or families in the completion of registration paperwork as required. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all consumers, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Four (4) years of relevant full-time paid experience (part time and/or per diem experience may be substituted for the full-time equivalent) in a mental health field or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant mental health, social or human services field.

City:

Piscataway State:

NJ Equipment Utilized:

common office machines state vehicles

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.

Special Conditions:

Ability to work weekends, holidays and off hours.

Salary:

60134.40

Posting Number:

26ST1763