Screening Clinician

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting

Title:

Screening Clinician (Multiple Vacancies)

Job Category:
Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department: UBHC-Acute Treatment-NWK

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.

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Screening Clinician in the Newark Screening - Acute Treatment of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The Screening Clinician performs psychiatric emergency services, screening, and screening outreach assessments as well as other mental health services. Demonstrates competence in providing generic crisis assessment of individuals of all ages (birth through 65+ years) and in determining the need for any additional professional consultation.

Demonstrates competence in devising an appropriate intervention/disposition plan.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides an in-depth clinical assessment for all persons served.
• Identifies the appropriate level of care disposition from skill-based knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria, clinical expertise, and departmental criteria.
• Understands the impact of the person's age, cognitive functioning and developmental level.
• Involves person, family, significant other in developing a plan for disposition. Explains referral/disposition to person served in a clear and supportive fashion. d. Collaborates effectively with other staff members and referral sources.
• Demonstrates appropriate skill in written and oral communications.

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:
Full Time

Standard

Hours:

37.50

Work Arrangement:
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the Flex Work@RU Application System.

Union

Description:

HPAE 5094

Terms of Appointment:
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Minimum

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in a mental health related field from an accredited institution and one (1) year post-master, full time, professional experience in a psychiatric setting.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Candidate must be eligible to receive the New Jersey State Certification as a Mental Health Screener within one (1) year of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work off-hours shifts in the 24/7 operation, provide holiday coverage and work alternate weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

None

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.
• Per clinical demand, may have to work long hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.
• Possibility of cuts, bruises,…