Mental Health Specialist IV
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 IV in the University Behavioral
Health of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The Mental
Health Specialist IV participates as a member of the unit team
providing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision.
Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assists
the Registered Nurse in planning patient care. Provides care based
on the patient’s established care plan, under the supervision of
the registered nurse. Observes patient’s behaviors and when
necessary, notifies appropriate staff. Assists in maintaining a
safe, therapeutic environment that respects patients’ rights
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 IV, Healthcare , Piscataway, New Jersey
