Mental Health Specialist III - Per Diem - Multiple Vacancies

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a per diem Mental Health Specialist III for the Addiction Services Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The primary purpose of the Mental Health Specialist III position is to serve as a team member in providing and maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu. This position provides support and assistance to an interdisciplinary team. Actively participates in group and treatment-related activities and crisis interventions.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Provides direct care responsibilities for consumers/patients as assigned.

Engages consumer/patient in appropriate treatment intervention based on service plan and supervisory directions.

Interacts and communicates with consumer/patient in therapeutic manner.

Assists with consumer admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. 

Per Diem Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists