Mental Health Specialist IV Part Time (multiple vacancies)
Mental Health Specialist IV Part Time (multiple vacancies)
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Job Description
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a part-time Mental Health Specialist IV for the Child & Adolescent Services Childrens Transitional Residence within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the part-time Mental Health Specialist IV is to provide daily care and supervision to children residing in the Childrens Transitional Residence. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Supervises daily activities such as personal care routines meals and transportation to and from school or medical appointments. Implements recreational and therapeutic activities and trips appropriate to the childrens age abilities and therapeutic needs. Documents all unit activities in unit and communication logs. Reports on childrens behavior and progress to the treatment team. Assists in implementing on-going treatment plans Assists in maintaining a clean secure and nurturing environment. Completes on-going sanitary and safety inspection of the residence.
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. UBHCs 1060 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 16199 consumers had 24502 admissions and touched the lives of 19441 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 16000 trainings each year.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience with children (ages 5 11 years).
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
