Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Mental Health Specialist III - Per Diem |
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| Job Category | Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services |
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| Department | UBHC-Acute Treatment-PISC |
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| 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 is one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, with a budget of $260 million and 15 sites throughout New Jersey. |
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| Posting Summary |
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Per Diem Mental Health Specialist III for the Inpatient Units within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
The primary purpose of the Per Diem Mental Health Specialist III is to participate as a member of the unit team providing care for all age groups in accordance with facility policy and procedure. Demonstrates leadership skills and assists the Staff Nurse with staff assignments, orientation of new staff and formulation of patient groups.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Assists the Staff Nurse in planning patient care.
- Provides care based on the patient's established care plan.
- 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.
- 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.
Position StatusPer DiemWork ArrangementThis position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.FLSANonexemptGrade99HStandard Hours1.00Union DescriptionNon-UnionTerms of AppointmentTemporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
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 mental health or human services field plus one (1) year of full-time relevant experience.
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
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Physical Demands: Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, requires sitting 1/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms, 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time.
Work Environment: Moderate noise, subject to unpredictable situations, patient crises, both medical and psychiatric. Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors.
Posting Details
| Posting Number | 24ST1382 |
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| Regional Campus | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
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| City | Piscataway |
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| State | NJ |
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Pre-employment Screenings
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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.
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