Mental Health Clinician II

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

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Mental Health Clinician II to lead mental health services for children and adults. Responsibilities include assessments, therapy, and case management. A Master's degree and relevant experience are required. The role offers a supportive environment and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post Master's experience in mental health.
• Independent license to practice as required by New Jersey state laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead functions for screening, care coordination, and therapeutic intervention.
• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy, and provide case management.
• Engage and advocate for individuals served and their families.

Skills

Empathy

Clinical Judgment

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in mental health discipline

Doctorate Degree

Job description

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Job Category

Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Mental Health Clinician II

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services

Department

UBHC-P-VICE PRES & CEO-PISC

Overview

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC's 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Mental Health Clinician II for the Center for Recovery and Wellbeing, Addiction Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The primary purpose of the Mental Health Clinician II is to serve 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.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• 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.
• 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.
• Provides assessments and ongoing therapeutic services with flexibility, empathy and concern for individuals served based on sound clinical judgment.
• In clinical programs, assesses individuals for mental health and substance use disorders, arrives at accurate DSM5 diagnosis by the end of the evaluation in consultation with team members, completes documentation and updates diagnosis when new information and clinical status warrant.
• In community programs, acts as a liaison with referral source and community based services, coordinates and schedules intake appointments and outreaches, conducts and documents eligibility screenings and clinical assessments including rehabilitation needs assessments for program referrals and intakes, updates diagnosis when new information and clinical status warrant, maintains records and submits reports as required.
• Effectively engages, involves and advocates for individuals served, their families and support systems, and collaborates with other staff members, referral sources, and community providers, develops and maintains excellent working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Formulates documentation in accordance with prescribed time frames as indicated by periodic record review.
• Facilitates and leads staff/team meetings, case-conferences and clinical case review meetings and participates actively in ensuring program activities are adequately covered.
  
  

Position Status

Full Time

Hours Per Week

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.

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

25S

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary

70041.00

Annual Mid Range Salary

84083.00

Annual Maximum Salary

99858.00

Standard Hours

37.50

Union Description

HPAE 5094

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

• 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, Licensed Psychologist).
• Candidate must be dually licensed with an independent license by discipline and a LCADC.
• Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.
• For Gambling: Must maintain an active International Certification in Gambling Counseling (ICGC).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Equipment Utilized

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 Details

Posting Number

24ST2911

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Off Campus

City

Plainfield

State

NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Healthcare

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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