Forensic Mental Health Clinician – Onsite Correctional Care

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); 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. The role involves conducting specialized psychological testing and assessing clinical needs of adult inmates within the Department of Corrections.

The successful candidate will provide crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, and psychosocial treatment planning, coordinating with community agencies and maintaining inmate records while adhering to DOC

Qualifications

• Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D. in Psychology with training in psychological testing and at least two years' relevant experience.
• Licensed in New Jersey as a psychologist or possess an unrestricted permit to practice psychology in NJ.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized psychological testing and assessment for adult inmates.
• Provides crisis intervention and individual/group psychotherapy and psycho-education.
• Develops psychosocial treatment plans with input from inmates and corrections staff.
• Coordinates with community agencies and maintains inmate records.
• Demonstrates competency in testing and understanding needs of inmates.

Skills

Psychological testing

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. The role involves conducting specialized psychological testing and assessing clinical needs of adult inmates within the Department of Corrections.

The successful candidate will provide crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, and psychosocial treatment planning, coordinating with community agencies and maintaining inmate records while adhering to DOC