Mental Health Specialist III

Company: Rutgers University
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Mental Health Specialist III in the Partial Hospital Child and Adolescent Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. The primary purpose of the Partial Hospital Mental Health Specialist III position is to provide daily direct care services to the program’s consumers as directed by the unit supervisor. Demonstrates competence in recognizing the unique needs and behaviors of children with emotional and/or developmental needs. Provides appropriate assistance and renders service in accordance with UBHC policies and procedure in a culturally competent and Person Centered manner. Actively participates in crisis interventions. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides direct care responsibilities for individuals served as assigned. Engages consumer/patient in appropriate intervention based on service plan and supervisory directions. Interacts and communicates with individuals served in a wellness and recovery focused manner. Responds to crisis situations utilizing UBHC endorsed crisis intervention techniques/skills. Facilitates daily living skills groups and therapeutic activities as assigned. 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. Preferred Qualifications Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.

Keywords: Rutgers University, Scranton , Mental Health Specialist III, Healthcare , Piscataway, Pennsylvania