Mental Health Specialist III
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is
seeking a Mental Health Specialist III for the Residential
Department within University Behavioral Healthcare ( UBHC ). The
primary purpose of the Mental Health Specialist III is to ensure
the safety of residents and assist them in carrying out activities
of daily living. Among the key duties of this position are the
following: Assumes individual service coordination responsibilities
for individuals served. Documents events occurring on shift as per
supervisory directive. Demonstrates awareness of relevant
organization and residential policies, procedures and requirements.
Demonstrates respect to supervisory feedback to enhance performance
skills. Effectively contributes to and supports an environment that
enhances the positive self-image of consumer/resident and preserves
their human dignity. Completes Employee Health Update as required.
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. Residential experience with the adult mental health
population preferred.
Keywords: Rutgers University, Toms River , Mental Health Specialist III, Healthcare , Newark, New Jersey
