Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Supervising Mental Health Specialist (First Responders) |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Healthcare |
| Department |
UBHC-Brief-Cop to Cop Program |
| 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 of New Jersey, is seeking a Supervising Mental Health Specialist in the First Responder Peer Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.
The Supervising Mental Health Specialist participates as a member of the First Responder Peer Services leadership unit. Primarily responsible for providing leadership, training, development and supervision to assigned staff.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- As part of the First Responder Peer Services team, actively participates in ensuring the telephone calls/service requests are handled in an effective and "consumer friendly" manner.
- Promptly accepts the First Responder Peer Services telephone; makes every effort to respond within three rings, as observed by supervisor.
- Responds to telephone contacts with clients or family members in an appropriately courteous, helpful fashion as observed by a supervisor.
- Responds to First Responder Peer Services personnel telephone referrals, inquiries, and other contacts with professionals, outside agencies and other parties in a professional and cordial manner, per caller feedback and as observed by a supervisor.
- Assesses telephone service requests/referrals and responds in accordance with prescribed First Responder Peer Services procedures.
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
21S |
| Salary Details |
A minimum salary of $62,188 |
| Minimum Salary |
62188.000 |
| Mid Range Salary |
75416.000 |
| Maximum Salary |
88646.000 |
| Offer Information |
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, 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 benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- 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
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Working Hours (per week) |
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| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a fully remote work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. |
| Union Description |
CWA 1031 |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant social or health care field, plus one (1) year of full-time experience in a psychiatric, addiction rehabilitation or health care setting.
- Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- Applicant must be a retired Law Enforcement Officer who has not had any sustained Internal Affairs offenses in conflict with the First Responder Peer Services mission.
- At least three (3) years of lived experience in law enforcement or must have three (3) years of lived experience as a former Correctional Officer, firefighter or EMS professional.
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| 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.
- Valid driver's license required.
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- May be required to work evenings and weekends at various locations depending on office need.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- At least five (5) years of Crisis call experience and certified in QPR (Suicide Awareness Prevention Training) preferred.
- Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred.
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Frequent prolonged sitting.
- Frequent listening and talking in groups as well as on the telephone.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Handles phone requests under time and decision-making pressure.
- Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well-lighted, and quiet to moderately loud setting.
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
25ST1648 |
| Posting Open Date |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus |
Piscataway (RBHS) |
| City |
Remote |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. 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. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
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