Mental Health Specialist II - Part Time - 12a - 8:30a - Multiple Vacancies

$53,144 - $53,144/Yr

Rutgers University - Piscataway, NJ

Part-time - Entry Level

Remote - Piscataway, NJ

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Mental Health Specialist II position at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care is a part-time role focused on providing support and services to clients of the 988 Lifeline Services. The specialist will engage with clients through telephone, chat, and text, assessing their needs and offering appropriate support and referrals. This role emphasizes recovery-oriented living skills and effective coping strategies, ensuring a client-friendly approach to service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Model good communication skills and recovery-oriented living skills for clients.
• Assist clients in identifying personal recovery goals and setting objectives.
• Participate in ensuring all service requests are handled effectively and client-friendly.
• Assess service requests and respond according to prescribed procedures.
• Evaluate client's condition to make appropriate dispositions.
• Complete all requests and documentation for disposition in a timely manner.
• Document assessments, interventions, and interactions with clients according to established policies.
• Familiarize with other providers and resources to facilitate client support.

Requirements

• Four years of full-time paid experience in a mental health or human service field, or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program for eligible employees.