Mental Health Clinician II

Rutgers University; Plainfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 101,000; 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 Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) is seeking a Mental Health Clinician II for Addiction Services. The clinician will lead intakes, care coordination, and comprehensive assessments for children to adults, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, group, and family therapy with clinical supervision duties as assigned.

Requirements include a Master’s in a mental health discipline (or Doctorate) and NJ independent licensure (LPC/LCSW/LMFT/psychologist), with dual licensure

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in mental health discipline plus two years post Master’s experience or a Doctorate.
• Active licensure in NJ with an independent license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist).
• Dual licensure as required by NJ laws (including LCADC for Gambling, where applicable).

Responsibilities

• Lead functions for the program, including screening intakes and referrals.
• Coordinate care and ensure completion of documentation and comprehensive assessment.
• Develop treatment plans and conduct individual, group, and family therapy.
• Provide case management and supervise licensing candidates as assigned.
• Maintain clinical records per UBHC and regulatory standards.
• Support program development and evaluation of services.

Skills

Clear communication

Education

Master’s Degree in mental health discipline

Doctorate Degree

Job description

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 Addiction Services within 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.
• Assesses treatment needs and provides evidence based treatment services and/or case management as clinically indicated to assigned individuals served (individuals, groups and families) that is consistent with the service design and philosophy of the program and in accordance with accepted professional and ethical standards of UBHC.
• Maintains and oversees the maintenance of assigned individuals’ clinical record in compliance with UBHC, The Joint Commission (TJC) and other applicable regulatory and accreditation standards that meets quality and program standards.
• Provides assigned lead functions for the department.
• Attends to professional self-development by remaining current in knowledge of trends and development in mental health, addictions or co-occurring disorders.
• Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of program services.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 25S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 71162.000

Mid Range Salary 85428.000

Maximum Salary 101456.000

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

• 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

Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Day

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

HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

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 (in addition to the above): Must maintain an active International Certification in Gambling Counseling (ICGC).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• 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.
• 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

26ST1005

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Off Campus

City

Plainfield

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

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Certifications/Licenses

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