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Rutgers University

Student Assistant

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$40,746 / year median in New Jersey

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Student Assistant Rutgers University
  • 4.1 New Brunswick, NJ Job Details Part-time $15.92
  • $150.00 a day 5 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Dental insurance Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Master's degree Full Job Description Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Student Assistant Job Category Staff & Executive
  • Administrative & Support Department RWJ
  • Family Medicine Overview New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health.
Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Student Assistant for the RWJUH Family Medicine Residency Program in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. This position is under the direction of the Family Medicine and Community Health Residency Program Director and the Behavior Health psychologist. The Department of Family Medicine's residency program is seeking a Balint group facilitator. Facilitators would meet with residents once per month throughout the academic year, during a scheduled didactic block. The facilitator would review challenging medical encounters that the residents have encountered, encouraging collective problem solving and processing of the experience of providing medical care. The group would focus on improvements in grappling with physician burnout, effective patient communication, and increasing collaboration among resident physicians. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Meet with residents monthly for one hour/week to conduct Balint group. Meet with Family Medicine's Behavioral Scientist to review group administration and receive supervision. Maintain accurate documentation and record keeping for all meetings. Performs other related duties as assigned. FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Salary Details Minimum Salary 15.92 Mid Range Salary 75.00 Maximum Salary 150.00 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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: 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 (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs Position Status Part Time Working Hours 9-5 Standard Hours 40.00 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. Union Description Student Hourly Employees Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff
  • 10 month Position Pension Eligibility None Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Current Rutgers student with a Master's Degree in a field associated with mental healthcare (e.
g., clinical psychology, counseling, etc.).
Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands:
Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. No special vision requirements. Ability to lift or exert force up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
In person only, one day per month during the academic year at Family Medicine Residency Office at 303 George St. Additional onsite presence may be required depending on operational needs. Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 26ST1637 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick City New Brunswick 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. 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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
  • ).
Are you a current Rutgers student with a Master's Degree in a field associated with mental healthcare? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Optional Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application