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Mental Health Specialist II (Spanish Required)

Rutgers University

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May 11, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Mental Health Specialist II (Spanish Required)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department	UBHC - Outpatient Services
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 of New Jersey, is seeking a Mental Health Specialist II (Spanish Required) for the Outpatient Service within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. Performs functions in support of the Unit's mission providing person centered, culturally competent, and "consumer friendly" services to individuals who contact the Call Center. Receives requests for service, undertakes review of the service need of the caller or consumer, and responds by offering support and appropriate referrals and disposition. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Interacts with the supervisor regarding duties and assignments for each shift. Provides "customer friendly" services, taking initiative in engaging individuals served in an empathic and concerned manner. Provides direct care services consistent with philosophy of UBHC. Reviews service requests/referrals for all populations, and responds in accordance with prescribed departmental procedures. Documents contacts, interventions, and interactions with callers in a timely manner and in accordance with established policies. Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	187
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	28.300
Mid Range Salary	28.800
Maximum Salary	29.660
Offer Information
Benefits
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours	40 hrs.
Standard Hours	40.00
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position may be eligible for a fully remote work arrangement.
Union Description	Teamsters 97
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Four (4) years of relevant full-time paid experience (part time and/or per diem experience may be substituted for the full-time equivalent) or a bachelor's degree in a relevant mental health, social, or human services field.
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.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Demonstrates ability to use a computer to record services and other basic office functions. Demonstrates ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Fluency in Spanish required.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Office environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions	May be required to work nights and weekends.

Posting Details

Posting Number	26ST1000
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Remote
State	NJ
Location Details

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