Recruitment/Posting Title Mental Health Clinician II Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services Department UBHC-Outpatient Services-PISC 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 Mental Health Clinician II for the Child & Adolescent Services – School Based Program within Rutgers, University Behavioral Health Care. 
 
The Mental Health Clinician II coordinates and provides comprehensive mental health care and related services to children and adolescents in schools. Assists in the development of treatment plans, including referral for appropriate level of mental health services. Demonstrates competency in assessing and treating children and adolescents (5-18 years). 
 
Among the key duties of this position are the following: 

Assumes overall case management responsibilities for assigned clients including coordination of treatment, scheduling of groups, and liaison with community agencies.  Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy as clinically indicated to assigned clients, including children and adolescents (5-18 years).  Involves students and/or family in developing achievable and understandable clinical treatment plans in accordance with accepted professional standards and University Behavior Health Care standards.  Advocates for appropriate resources for clients and families based on assessed needs. Completes appropriate client records in a timely manner as mandated by University Behavioral Health Care policy and according to accepted professional and evaluations standards. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 25S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 68938.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 82759.000 Annual Maximum Salary 98285.000 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description HPAE, Local 5094 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Information about the benefits provided to Rutgers employees can be found at: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP