Correctional Forensic Mental Health Clinician

Rutgers University; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) seeks a Forensic Mental Health Clinician at Bayside State Prison in Leesburg, NJ. You will perform specialized psychological testing, crisis intervention, and psychotherapy for inmates, coordinating care with DOC staff and community agencies.

Successful applicants will hold a psychology license in NJ, have doctoral training, and be able to travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D. in Psychology with relevant experience that includes training in psychological testing and minimum of two (2) years’ experience, including graduate training, working in a behavioral health care or related setting.
• Must be licensed in the State of New Jersey as a practicing Psychologist or possess an unrestricted permit to practice psychology in New Jersey (license) by the New Jersey Board of Psychological Examiners.
• Valid Driver’s License. Must possess own vehicle to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Arrives at DSM IV diagnoses with precision and accuracy through psychological testing and evaluation sessions.
• Provides crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy and psycho-education programming as clinically indicated to assigned inmates.
• Involves inmates and Department of Corrections staff in developing achievable and understandable psychosocial treatment plans.
• Advocates for appropriate resources for inmates based on assessed needs.
• Manages caseload demands effectively while considering both qualities of care and the security needs of the Department of Corrections.
• Assumes overall case management responsibilities for assigned inmates including coordination of treatment and liaison with community agencies; maintains appropriate inmate records.
• Demonstrates competency in psychological testing and in recognizing the unique needs and behaviors of adult inmates and seniors

Education

Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D. in Psychology

Job description

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) seeks a Forensic Mental Health Clinician at Bayside State Prison in Leesburg, NJ. You will perform specialized psychological testing, crisis intervention, and psychotherapy for inmates, coordinating care with DOC staff and community agencies.

Successful applicants will hold a psychology license in NJ, have doctoral training, and be able to travel between sites.