Screening Clinician

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Screening Clinician

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services

Department

UBHC - Emergency Screening Psy

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 Screening Clinician for the Acute Psychiatric Services (APS) within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The primary purpose of the Screening Clinician position is to perform 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:

• 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.
• Serves assigned shifts providing on-site, outreach screening and commitment evaluations in an effective and skillful manner.
• Utilizes person, family and agency information to determine an appropriate screening outcome for persons served.
• Completes all documentation within required timeframe.
• Maintains comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of eligibility and admission criteria for units, programs, and contracts served by the department.
• Effectively contributes to and supports an environment that enhances the positive self-image of persons served and preserves their human dignity.
• Actively and enthusiastically participates and contributes to smooth functioning and operations of unit.
• Maintains the level of competency necessary to be able to conduct the initial evaluations of the commitment process.
• Regularly attends and participates in in-service meetings and other designated training events that will enhance clinical skills, as documented by continuing education reports.
• Keeps abreast of developments in theory and technique related to the field as indicted by contributions to discussions in clinical meetings.

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

22S

Salary Details

72,264

Minimum Salary

61512.000

Mid Range Salary

73603.000

Maximum Salary

87239.000

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 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

Working Hours

37.5

Standard Hours

37.50

Daily Work Shift

Evening

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in a mental health related field from an accredited institution.
• 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.
• Driver’s license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• As a designated essential employee, expectations include but are not limited to the ability to work off hours shifts in the 24/7 operation, provide holiday coverage and work alternate weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• New Jersey licensure governing the discipline.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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, strains. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well-lighted, and quiet to moderately loud setting. Occasionally exposed through outreach to unstable, unhygienic environments.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number

25ST2465

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Piscataway (RBHS)

City

Piscataway

State

NJ

Location Details

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.

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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a master's degree in a mental health field from an accredited institution?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have one (1) year post-master, full-time, professional experience in a psychiatric setting?

• Yes

• No

• Are you able to work offhours shifts in the 24/7 operation, provide holiday coverage and work alternate weekends?

• Yes

• No

• Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application