Mental Health Clinician II UCHC NSP

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Mental Health Clinician II UCHC NSP
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Psychiatry
Department	UCHC-Northern State-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 and juvenile justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,100 staff serving roughly 20,500 inmates in twelve adult correctional facilities, 400 residents in fourteen JJC locations, and 1,000 individuals in ten state parole board offices. 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. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.
Posting Summary	Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeking a Mental Health Clinician II for Northern State Prison, located in Newark, New Jersey. 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: Completes specialized psychological testing and assessment of clinical needs of adults sentenced to the Department of Corrections. Arrives at diagnoses with precision and accuracy by the end of psychological testing and the evaluation session. Develops treatment plans. Makes clinically based decisions regarding appropriateness for treatment, as well as preferred treatment modality. Skilled in in providing group, individual and family therapies Assesses and makes referrals for higher levels of care, as appropriate. Recognizes the unique needs and behaviors of adult inmate/patients, seniors and their families.
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	73283.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	88688.000
Annual Maximum Salary	104086.000
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
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	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.
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	24ST0094
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details	Northern State Prison, located in Newark, NJ

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