Mental Health Clinician III

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.

Mental Health Clinician III for the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center (CRSC) Newark within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Mental Health Clinician III is to provide comprehensive evaluation, assessment and therapeutic intervention to address the psychological, emotional and social needs of individuals served by the unit. Duties include formulating evaluations, developing and implementing treatment plans, conducting individual, group, and family therapy and providing case management functions.

• Actively participates in and contributes to smooth functioning of the department and demonstrates initiative and flexibility regarding work assignments.
• Effectively contributes to and supports an environment that enhances the positive self-image of individuals served and preserves their human dignity.
• Adapts the assessment and treatment processes to accommodate variations in readiness for treatment/change, and implications of age, cultural, medical, economic or other relevant factors.
• Responds with sensitivity to spiritual, cultural and socioeconomic issues of individuals served.
• Consistently involves individuals served and/or family members as clinically indicated in the assessment and the development of treatment plans and treatment plan reviews as evidenced by periodic record review.
• Spends appropriate or designated percentage of time providing direct clinical service as indicated by staff schedules, service or source documents and clinical documentation.
• Formulates clinically appropriate and timely treatment plans that reflect input from individuals served and caregivers as appropriate with realistic, measurable, observable objectives. Takes into account the individuals  strengths and potential limitations and are clearly oriented toward wellness and recovery, consistent with Clinical Records standards in accordance with prescribed time frames.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in mental health discipline.

Certifications/Licenses

• Licensure to practice as required by New Jersey state laws governing the discipline.
• Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.

Equipment Utilized

Not specified in this description beyond standard clinical settings.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to speak clearly and write/type proficiently. Ability to implement universal precautions and safety precautions. Extended sitting is required to provide treatment and prepare clinical documentation. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Moderate noise; subject to unpredictable situations and both medical and psychiatric crises. Possible exposure to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens requiring PPE. May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures. Community outreach may require use of personal vehicles.

Posting Number
: 25ST1999

Regional Campus:
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus:
Newark (RBHS)

City:
Newark | State: NJ

Location Details:
On-site work arrangement; 37.50 standard hours; daily rotating shift.

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

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