Mental Health Specialist III

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

May 28, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Mental Health Specialist III
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department	UBHC-Outpatient Services-NWK
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 is seeking a Mental Health Specialist III in the Adult Partial Hospital of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. The primary purpose of the Mental Health Specialist III is to provide daily direct care services to the program's consumers as directed by the unit supervisor in accordance with all regulatory requirements and principles of Wellness and Recovery. Among the key duties of this position are the following: As required by individual program, assumes direct care responsibilitiesfor consumer and provides case management counseling, crisis intervention, psycho-education,skills building, and educational services as identified by individual program. Counsels consumers which may include family members with empathy, respect and concern. Engages consumer in appropriate treatment interventions based on service plan and supervisory directive. Responds with sensitivity to spiritual, cultural, and socioeconomic issues of consumer. Provides services and interventionsthat promote consumerstrengths, develops the independence and sense of autonomy of all consumers.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	177
Salary Details	$24.92 per hour
Minimum Salary	24.92
Mid Range Salary	25.42
Maximum Salary	26.18
Offer Information	The final salary offer will be determined by several factors, including 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 benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours (per week)
Standard Hours	40.00
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description	Teamsters 97
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	Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee spends much time walking throughout the program, standing while facilitating groups throughout the program day, bending, and talking with consumers throughout the building. The noise level is moderate. The employee can expect to lift up to 20 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Crisis intervention required at times. Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Subject to unpredictable situations, patient crises, both medical and psychiatric. Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST1180
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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