Mental Health Clinician II

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University, a premier New Jersey institution, seeks a Mental Health Clinician II for the 988 Lifeline Services - 988 Chat & Text Backup. The senior clinician provides lead intake screening, care coordination, and therapy for children and adults, with responsibilities including treatment planning and case management.

Qualified applicants hold a master’s degree in mental health, a relevant license, and have experience delivering psychotherapy.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in mental health discipline plus two years post-master’s experience delivering psychotherapy.
• Eligible for independent licensure under New Jersey state laws governing the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead screening of intakes and referrals and coordinate care for clients.
• Develop treatment plans and conduct individual, group, and family therapy.
• Provide case management and ensure program documentation completion.
• Assist with clinical supervision to licensing candidates as assigned.
• Support program goals and participate in UBHC meetings and improvement activities.

Skills

Care coordination

Case management

Clinical supervision

Therapeutic intervention

Education

Master’s Degree in mental health discipline

Doctorate Degree

Independent license (LPC/LCSW/LMFT/LCADC/Licensed Psychologist)

Job description

Posting Summary

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Mental Health Clinician II in the 988 Lifeline Services - 988 Chat & Text Backup of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

Under direction, the Mental Health Clinician II serves as the senior mental health practitioner who provides lead functions for the program, to include screening of intakes and referrals, care coordination, ensuring completion of program specific documentation and/or comprehensive assessment and therapeutic intervention for the psychological and social needs of child and adolescent (ages 3-17 years) and/or adult individuals served (18 and over), including development of treatment plans, conducting individual, group, and family therapy, and providing case management. Assists with the provision of clinical supervision to licensing candidates as assigned.

Key Duties

• Contributes to and supports goals and objectives of the Unit and UBHC .
• Demonstrates knowledge of University Behavioral Health Care’s vision, mission and values as they relate to service provision, daily activities, decisions and quality improvement priorities and consistently behaves in accordance with established policies and procedures as observed by supervisor.
• Effectively contributes to and supports an environment that enhances the positive self-image of individuals served and their families and preserves their human dignity, right to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy and civil rights as observed by supervisor and with minimal complaints and positive feedback from peers, patients and their families.
• Actively and enthusiastically participates in ensuring the smooth functioning and operation of the program, and participates in UBHC -wide meetings, performance improvement activities, committees and task forces as assigned and as observed by supervisor and program administration.
• Consistently ensures that individuals served, families and system partners understand and adhere to procedures while at UBHC .

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 25S

Salary Details

Salary Details 79,000

Minimum Salary 70041.00

Mid Range Salary 84083.00

Maximum Salary 99858.00

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description

Union Description Short-Term Assignments

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in mental health discipline plus two (2) years post Master’s experience in the mental health field including delivering psychotherapeutic services to the identified population, or a Doctorate Degree.

Certifications/Licenses

• Independent license to practice as required by New Jersey state laws governing the discipline (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LCADC, Licensed Psychologist). Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

• Ability to speak clearly and write/type proficiently is essential.
• Ability to implement universal precautions and safety precautions.
• Extended sitting is required to provide treatment and prepare clinical documentation.

Work Environment

• Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
• Subject to unpredictable situations and both medical and psychiatric crises.
• Possible exposure to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors.
• Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens that require use of personal protective equipment.
• May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures. Individuals in community programs may be exposed to varied community environments and may be required to use personal vehicles for community outreaches within and outside the county.

Special Conditions

Posting Number

25ST2636

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Piscataway (RBHS)

City

Piscataway

State

NJ

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Master’s Degree in mental health discipline plus two (2) years post Master’s experience in the mental health field including delivering psychotherapeutic services to the identified population, or a Doctorate Degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have an independent license to practice as required by New Jersey state laws governing the discipline (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LCADC, Licensed Psychologist)?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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