Mental Health Specialist II - Part Time
Rutgers University
Recruitment/Posting Title Mental Health Specialist II - Part Time Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Other Department EOHSI-Banner Overview With its broad and multidisciplinary faculty expertise, the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI) is an international resource that supports basic and clinical research in environmental health sciences and exposure assessment and fosters associated programs in environmental health education and public policy.
Established in 1986, EOHSI’s major objectives are to:
Advance understanding of the mechanisms by which environmental and occupational chemical exposures impact human health.
Identify and measure human environmental and occupational exposures to chemicals. Treat populations adversely affected by chemical exposures. Develop educational tools describing relative risks of chemical exposures. Contribute to public policies related to environmental and occupational chemical risks. Offer training programs for environmental health professionals.
The Institute serves as an unbiased source of expertise about environmental problems for communities, employers and governments in all areas of occupational and environmental health, toxicology and risk assessment. EOHSI members are active as advisors to international, national, state and local organizations on public health issues.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey has opening for Clinical Research Coordinator III within the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, located in Piscataway, NJ. As a member of the Social Work Department, the Mental Health Specialist II will perform a variety of patient support services in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures.
Duties include:
Under supervision, provides administrative and staff support to the Social Work department at the World Trade Center Health Program- EOHSI. Executes assignments requiring data collection and analysis for reports and program evaluations as needed. Assists in maintenance of essential records. Conducts benefit assessments and advises patients of internal resources to assist with their needs. Responds with sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic impacting patients. Identifies and assists patients navigate social service systems external to the WTC Health program in an empathetic, concerned and therapeutic manner. Interacts with patients, providers, and stakeholders, by communicating in a professional manner. Ensures patients receive care needed for WTC certified and other conditions. Assists with outreach to and onboarding of external mental health providers. Coordinates patient care with referrals for WTC mental health diagnoses, disability application assistance and benefit information. Involved in activities to improve patient experience. Documents interactions with patients and providers in the EPIC in a timely fashion. Screens calls and provides information in accordance with organizational policy. Receives and appropriately handles incoming correspondence, makes appointments, and responds to inquiries as needed. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of clinic and department policies and procedures. Works in collaboration with other staff/outside agencies to develop programs to improve mental and physical health of patient population. Coordinates social service/case management needs with other WTCHP team members. Assists in survey production, collection of data and follow up activities based on results.
Position Status Part Time Hours Per Week 24 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement This position requires a full onsite work arrangement. FLSA Nonexempt Grade 182 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 48496.50 Annual Mid Range Salary 49471.50 Annual Maximum Salary 50953.50 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Teamsters 97 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS
Established in 1986, EOHSI’s major objectives are to:
Advance understanding of the mechanisms by which environmental and occupational chemical exposures impact human health.
Identify and measure human environmental and occupational exposures to chemicals. Treat populations adversely affected by chemical exposures. Develop educational tools describing relative risks of chemical exposures. Contribute to public policies related to environmental and occupational chemical risks. Offer training programs for environmental health professionals.
The Institute serves as an unbiased source of expertise about environmental problems for communities, employers and governments in all areas of occupational and environmental health, toxicology and risk assessment. EOHSI members are active as advisors to international, national, state and local organizations on public health issues.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey has opening for Clinical Research Coordinator III within the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, located in Piscataway, NJ. As a member of the Social Work Department, the Mental Health Specialist II will perform a variety of patient support services in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures.
Duties include:
Under supervision, provides administrative and staff support to the Social Work department at the World Trade Center Health Program- EOHSI. Executes assignments requiring data collection and analysis for reports and program evaluations as needed. Assists in maintenance of essential records. Conducts benefit assessments and advises patients of internal resources to assist with their needs. Responds with sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic impacting patients. Identifies and assists patients navigate social service systems external to the WTC Health program in an empathetic, concerned and therapeutic manner. Interacts with patients, providers, and stakeholders, by communicating in a professional manner. Ensures patients receive care needed for WTC certified and other conditions. Assists with outreach to and onboarding of external mental health providers. Coordinates patient care with referrals for WTC mental health diagnoses, disability application assistance and benefit information. Involved in activities to improve patient experience. Documents interactions with patients and providers in the EPIC in a timely fashion. Screens calls and provides information in accordance with organizational policy. Receives and appropriately handles incoming correspondence, makes appointments, and responds to inquiries as needed. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of clinic and department policies and procedures. Works in collaboration with other staff/outside agencies to develop programs to improve mental and physical health of patient population. Coordinates social service/case management needs with other WTCHP team members. Assists in survey production, collection of data and follow up activities based on results.
Position Status Part Time Hours Per Week 24 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement This position requires a full onsite work arrangement. FLSA Nonexempt Grade 182 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 48496.50 Annual Mid Range Salary 49471.50 Annual Maximum Salary 50953.50 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Teamsters 97 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS
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