Mental Health Specialist II
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Piscataway
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 II (Per Diem) in the 988
Lifeline Services of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
Performs functions in support of the Unit’s mission providing
streamlined, prompt, and “customer friendly” services to clients of
the 988 Lifeline Services. Receives telephone, chat and/or text
requests for service, undertakes assessment of the service need of
the client and responds by offering support and appropriate
referrals or disposition. Demonstrates competency in recognizing
the unique needs of clients and applying relevant assessment and
support skills with regard to a wide range of issues. Among the key
duties of this position are the following: Interacts with client in
a therapeutic manner. Participates in ensuring that all service
requests are handled in an effective and “client friendly” manner.
Assesses service requests/referrals and responds in accordance with
prescribed procedures. Assesses client’s condition in order to
make/authorize an appropriate disposition. Assumes overall
responsibilities for completion of all request and documentation
for disposition. Documents assessments, interventions, and
interactions with clients in a timely manner and in accordance with
established policies. 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.
Keywords: Rutgers University, East Brunswick , Mental Health Specialist II, Healthcare , Piscataway, New Jersey
