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Recruitment/Posting Title Mental Health Specialist III - Part-Time - Multiple Vacancies
Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services
Department UBHC - Acute Psychological Ser
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 part-time Mental Health Specialist for the Inpatient Units within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
The primary purpose of the part-time 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.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- 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 the patients with activities of daily living, encouraging independent behavior, when appropriate.
- Collects routine urine specimens, takes vital signs including blood pressure and weighs patients as directed by the Staff Nurse.
- Assists patients and observes patients during mealtimes in the cafeteria and on the unit.
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 177
Salary Details
Minimum Salary 26.730
Mid Range Salary 27.230
Maximum Salary 28.050
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
Position Status Part Time
Working Hours 20
Standard Hours 40.00
Daily Work Shift Rotating
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description Teamsters 97
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility PERS
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Three (3) years of full-time paid experience in the mental health field or two (2) years of college majoring in a relevant mental health or human services field plus one (1) year of full-time relevant experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, requires sitting 1/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms, 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Subject to unpredictable situations, patient crises, both medical and psychiatric. Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment. May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number 26ST0998
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)
City Piscataway
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
-
- Do you have three (3) years of full-time paid experience in the mental health field or two (2) years of college majoring in a relevant social or health care field plus one (1) year of full-time experience in the mental health field?
(Open Ended Question)
- Do you have three (3) years of full-time paid experience in the mental health field or two (2) years of college majoring in a relevant social or health care field plus one (1) year of full-time experience in the mental health field?
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title Mental Health Specialist III - Part-Time - Multiple Vacancies
Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services
Department UBHC - Acute Psychological Ser
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 part-time Mental Health Specialist for the Inpatient Units within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
The primary purpose of the part-time 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.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- 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 the patients with activities of daily living, encouraging independent behavior, when appropriate.
- Collects routine urine specimens, takes vital signs including blood pressure and weighs patients as directed by the Staff Nurse.
- Assists patients and observes patients during mealtimes in the cafeteria and on the unit.
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 177
Salary Details
Minimum Salary 26.730
Mid Range Salary 27.230
Maximum Salary 28.050
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
Position Status Part Time
Working Hours 20
Standard Hours 40.00
Daily Work Shift Rotating
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description Teamsters 97
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility PERS
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Three (3) years of full-time paid experience in the mental health field or two (2) years of college majoring in a relevant mental health or human services field plus one (1) year of full-time relevant experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, requires sitting 1/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms, 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Subject to unpredictable situations, patient crises, both medical and psychiatric. Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment. May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number 26ST0998
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)
City Piscataway
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
-
- Do you have three (3) years of full-time paid experience in the mental health field or two (2) years of college majoring in a relevant social or health care field plus one (1) year of full-time experience in the mental health field?
(Open Ended Question)
- Do you have three (3) years of full-time paid experience in the mental health field or two (2) years of college majoring in a relevant social or health care field plus one (1) year of full-time experience in the mental health field?
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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Match your role to the right EB pathway
Rutgers sponsors Green Cards through EB-1 for outstanding researchers, EB-2 for roles requiring advanced degrees, and EB-3 for skilled positions. Knowing which pathway fits your job title before you apply shapes how you frame your qualifications and what documentation HR will request.
Target faculty and research-heavy departments
Rutgers' Green Card sponsorship concentrates in academic departments, research institutes, and grant-funded labs. Roles tied to federal research funding or ongoing faculty lines are more likely to receive sponsorship support than short-term or adjunct positions, so prioritize tenure-track and research-scientist postings.
Understand the PERM labor certification timeline
Most Rutgers EB-2 and EB-3 cases start with PERM, a DOL process that can take well over a year before USCIS even sees your petition. Ask HR at what point in your employment the university typically initiates PERM so you can plan your status accordingly.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified Rutgers sponsorship roles
Search Migrate Mate to see which Rutgers departments have active Green Card sponsorship history, filtered by role type and visa category. This lets you target your application toward the positions and units where permanent residency support is most consistently offered.
Benchmark your offer against DOL prevailing wage
PERM requires Rutgers to pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Before accepting an offer, run your job title and New Jersey county through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your salary meets the threshold USCIS and DOL will scrutinize during adjudication.
Request a written sponsorship commitment before signing
Rutgers' HR and Office of General Counsel handle immigration filings, but sponsorship is discretionary and employer-initiated. Get any Green Card commitment documented in your offer letter or a separate written agreement before you start, so there's no ambiguity when the PERM filing window opens.
Rutgers University Green Card Visa Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rutgers University sponsor Green Card visas?
Yes, Rutgers University sponsors Green Cards for eligible faculty, researchers, and professional staff. Sponsorship is employer-initiated and typically tied to permanent, full-time roles in academic departments or research units. The university uses EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 pathways depending on the position and the employee's qualifications.
Which roles and departments at Rutgers typically receive Green Card sponsorship?
Green Card sponsorship at Rutgers is most common in tenure-track faculty positions, research scientist roles, and grant-funded lab positions. Administrative and professional staff in certain units may also qualify, but sponsorship for those roles is less consistent. Departments with active federal research funding tend to support Green Card filings most regularly.
How do I start the Green Card application process at Rutgers University?
The process starts with your department head and Rutgers' HR or immigration services team confirming sponsorship eligibility for your role. For most EB-2 and EB-3 cases, Rutgers files a PERM labor certification with DOL first, which involves a recruitment test before the petition moves to USCIS. Your employer drives the timeline, not you.
How long does the Green Card process take at Rutgers University?
Timelines depend on the pathway and your country of birth. PERM alone can take over a year, and USCIS processing adds more time after that. Nationals from India and China face significantly longer waits due to visa backlogs. Starting the conversation with HR early in your employment gives you the best chance of advancing your status without gaps.
How do I find open Green Card sponsorship jobs at Rutgers University?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified sponsorship history, so you can identify which Rutgers roles and departments have actively filed Green Card petitions. This is more targeted than searching general job boards, where sponsorship willingness is rarely disclosed upfront. Focus your applications on positions with a documented sponsorship track record.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card sponsorship at Rutgers University?
Employers sponsoring a Green Card through the PERM labor certification process must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role. The Department of Labor determines this rate based on the specific job title, location, and experience level. The prevailing wage is locked in during the PERM filing and applies through the entire Green Card process. You can look up current rates using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool.