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 req...