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Mental Health Clinician II UCHC SWSP

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Feb 03, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Mental Health Clinician II UCHC SWSP
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical)
Department	UCHC-South Woods-Outpatient
Overview	University Correctional Health Care ( UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated to excellence in providing physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,000 staff. We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments. We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve.
Posting Summary	Rutgers University Correctional Health Care ( UCHC) is seeking a Mental Health Clinician II for the Southwoods State Prison, located in Bridgeton, NJ. The Mental Health Clinician II completes specialized psychological testing and assessment of clinical needs of adult inmates sentenced to the Department of Corrections. Duties include: Plays a lead role for assigned key services or projects Champions the utilization of evidence-based and preferred practices by developing own skills, mentoring others, and providing case consultation, as observed by supervisor. Under supervision, plays a lead role in developing and delivering targeted clinical services to meet the needs of designated populations, as observed by supervisor. Conducts psychological testing and evaluations of referred adult inmates/patients from ages 18 and up. As assigned, conducts intellectual and personality testing, mental status exams, and/or suicide assessments, and/or developmental assessments, and/or sex offender specific assessments and/or other related evaluations to assess risk of dangerous behavior toward self and/or others As assigned, provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy as clinically indicated to assigned inmates/patients. Provides therapy with empathy and concern for the inmates/patients as indicated by supervisory observation As assigned, assumes overall case management responsibilities for assigned inmates/patients including coordination f treatment and liaison with community agencies as measured by supervisory observation and record review.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week	37.50
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	25S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	75848.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	91792.00
Annual Maximum Salary	107729.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	CWA 1040
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Minimum of a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Clinical-Counseling Psychology, or Forensic Psychology. Trained in psychological testing and measurement. Minimum of two (2) years post master's experience, which may be substituted with a Doctorate in psychology. Valid Driver's License. Must possess own vehicle to travel between sites.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	Licensure in mental health field (e.g.: Licensed Associate Counselor [LAC], Licensed Professional Counselor [LPC], Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor [LCADC]
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	Must be approved by the Department of Corrections ( DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0225
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Bridgeton
State	NJ
Location Details	Southwoods State Prison located in Bridgeton, NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

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