Mental Health Specialist III - Multiple Vacancies
About the role
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Mental Health Specialist III for the Acute Inpatient Division within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Mental Health Specialist III is to participate as a member of the unit team providing care for all age groups in accordance with facility policy and procedure. Demonstrates leadership skills and assists the Staff Nurse with staff assignments, orientation of new staff and formulation of patient groups.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Staff Nurse with MHS IV assignments, orientation of new staff and formulation of patient groups when required.
- Assists the Staff Nurse in planning patient care.
- Provides care based on the patient’s established care plan, under the supervision of the Staff Nurse.
- Observes patient’s behaviors and when necessary notifies appropriate staff.
- Assists in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment that respects patients’ rights.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, encouraging independent behavior when appropriate.
- Assists patients and observes patients during mealtimes in the cafeteria and on the unit.
- Monitors the milieu for changes in patient behavior; also observes interaction between patients and visitors.
Requirements
Three (3) years of relevant full-time paid experience in the mental health field OR one (1) year of full-time paid experience (part‑time and/or per diem experience may be substituted for the full‑time equivalent) in a mental health field along with at least two (2) years of college majoring in a relevant mental health, social or human services field, including twenty‑four (24) verified credits in a relevant mental health, social or human services field such as psychology, social work, counseling OR three (3) years of college majoring in a relevant mental health, social or human services field, including thirty‑six (36) verified credits in a relevant mental health, social or human services field such as psychology, social work, counseling.