Correctional Mental Health Clinician II Onsite

Rutgers University; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) seeks a Mental Health Clinician II for the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility in Yardville, NJ. The clinician will conduct specialized testing and assessments for adult inmates, develop treatment plans, and select appropriate therapy modalities for group, individual, and family therapy.

Applicants should have a master’s degree in clinical psychology (or related) and be trained in psychological testing, with at least two years post-master’s

Qualifications

• Master's degree in clinical psychology or related field.
• Trained in psychological testing and measurement.
• Minimum two years post-master's experience, may be substituted with a Doctorate.
• Valid Driver's License and vehicle to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Complete specialized psychological testing and assessment for adult inmates.
• Arrive at diagnoses with precision by end of testing.
• Develop treatment plans and determine appropriate treatment modality.
• Provide group, individual, and family therapies.
• Assess referrals for higher levels of care; address adult inmate needs.

Skills

Psychological testing

Mental health assessment

Group therapy

Individual therapy

Family therapy

Treatment planning

Education

Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology

Doctorate in Psychology (optional)

Job description

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) seeks a Mental Health Clinician II for the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility in Yardville, NJ. The clinician will conduct specialized testing and assessments for adult inmates, develop treatment plans, and select appropriate therapy modalities for group, individual, and family therapy.

Applicants should have a master’s degree in clinical psychology (or related) and be trained in psychological testing, with at least two years post-master’s