Job Abstract

Rutgers The State University is seeking a Per Diem Healthcare Provider in the First Responder Peer Services – New Jersey Fire & EMS Lifeline of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. The primary purpose of the Per Diem Healthcare Provider position is to provide assessments for fire and EMS professionals throughout the State of New Jersey that meet quality and quantity standards within the New Jersey Fire & EMS Lifeline Program. Performs functions in support of the New Jersey Fire & EMS Lifeli... more details

Per Diem Healthcare Provider- NJ Fire/EMS Lifeline (Multiple Vacancies)

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Per Diem Healthcare Provider- NJ Fire/EMS Lifeline (Multiple Vacancies)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department	UBHC-Brief-Cop to Cop Program
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 is seeking a Per Diem Healthcare Provider in the First Responder Peer Services – New Jersey Fire & EMS Lifeline of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. The primary purpose of the Per Diem Healthcare Provider position is to provide assessments for fire and EMS professionals throughout the State of New Jersey that meet quality and quantity standards within the New Jersey Fire & EMS Lifeline Program. Performs functions in support of the New Jersey Fire & EMS Lifeline program mission as well as the goals providing streamlined, prompt, and “consumer friendly” access to University Behavioral HealthCare services. Receives telephone requests for service, undertakes clinical assessment of the service need of the client or customer, and responds by offering a scheduled appointment or making other appropriate referrals or disposition. Among the key duties of this position are the following: As part of the New Jersey Fire & EMS Lifeline team, actively participates in ensuring the telephone calls/service requests are handled in an effective and “consumer friendly” manner. Promptly accepts New Jersey Fire & EMS Lifeline telephone service requests, and when support staff is unavailable, responds to incoming calls within three rings as observed by supervisor. Responds to telephone contacts with clients or family members in an appropriately courteous, helpful fashion as observed by a supervisor. Responds to New Jersey Fire & EMS Lifeline telephone referrals, inquiries, and other contacts with professionals, outside agencies and other parties in a professional and cordial manner, per caller feedback and as observed by a supervisor. Assesses telephone service requests/referrals and responds in accordance with prescribed New Jersey Fire & EMS Lifeline procedures.
Position Status	Per Diem
Hours Per Week	19
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary	$23 per hour
Annual Minimum Salary	0.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	0.000
Annual Maximum Salary	0.000
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	Non-Union
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	NOT ELIGIBLE

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s Degree plus one (1) year’s work experience in the human services field. Candidate must be an active or retired firefighter, EMT, or dispatcher with minimum of 5 years career or 10 years as a volunteer. Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Certifications/Licenses	Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work. Must possess valid driver’s license or alternate means of transportation.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Work Environment: Office environment. Moderate noise. Varied work settings include office, community agencies, and police departments. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1574
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Remote
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.

Affirmative Action/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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. 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 a Bachelor’s Degree plus one (1) year work experience in the human services field? (Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement).
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you an active or retired firefighter, EMT, or dispatcher with a minimum of 5 years career experience or 10 years as a volunteer?
(Open Ended Question)
* If you possess a degree in Social Work, do you have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work?
- Yes
- No
- N/A
* Do you possess a valid driver’s license or alternate means of transportation?
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Certifications/Licenses

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