Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is
seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the University Behavioral
Health Care. The primary purpose is to provide direct care,
wellness counseling, perform treatments and proceed within
established guidelines. Facilitate appointments and liaison with
Primary Care Providers Among the key duties of this position is the
following: Observes and reports relevant behaviors, including
response to interpersonal, intrapersonal and extra personal events
and ability to meet basic needs. Participates as needed in consumer
treatment planning. Uses the UBHC Medical Database resource to help
consumers schedule appointments for Primary Care, Eye and Dental as
well as any follow- up appointments. Administers medication as
prescribed by the physician or APN . Prepares and administers
routine medications according to procedure as ordered. Checks all
medical supplies including that unit First Aid Kit and assures
available for use. Maintains a quiet, clean, organized work area
with easily accessible materials and logical work flow.
Participates in educational programs, including workshops and
incorporates content into performance and enters trainings in the
UBHC training record. Facilitates consumer’s access for alternative
benefits as appropriate. 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. Preferred Qualifications A minimum of
one (1) year experience providing medical services to mental health
consumers. Community based experience.
Keywords: Rutgers University, West Orange , Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Newark, New Jersey
