Mental Health Clinician II - Multiple Vacancies

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinician II to provide comprehensive mental health services. This role involves leading care coordination, conducting assessments, and delivering therapeutic interventions for children and adults. The clinician will work closely with families to develop tailored treatment plans, ensuring a supportive environment that respects the dignity and rights of individuals. Join a team committed to making a significant impact in the community and enhancing the well-being of those served.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in mental health discipline plus two years of experience.
• Independent license to practice as required by New Jersey state laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead functions for screening intakes and referrals.
• Develop treatment plans and conduct therapy sessions.
• Collaborate with families and support systems for recovery.

Skills

Psychotherapeutic Services

Care Coordination

Therapeutic Intervention

Documentation

Clinical Supervision

Education

Master's Degree in Mental Health

Doctorate Degree

Job description

Job Category

Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services

Department

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 Administration Department 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.
• Provides assessments and ongoing therapeutic services with flexibility, empathy and concern for individuals served based on sound clinical judgment.
• Collaborates with individuals served and/or family members and significant others in developing achievable and understandable recovery and/or treatment plans that promote the strengths, independence, and autonomy of individuals served as evidenced by periodic record review and supervisory observation.
• 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.
• Spends required amount of time providing direct clinical service in a manner consistent with program philosophy, regulations and established guidelines.
• Formulates documentation in accordance with prescribed time frames as indicated by periodic record review.
• Ensures that documentation meets Quality Improvement chart review content and regulatory standards.
• Assists with the provision of clinical supervision to licensing candidates as assigned, mentors and trains students and interns.
• 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

Position Status Full Time

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 25S

Annual Minimum Salary

Annual Minimum Salary 70041.00

Annual Mid Range Salary 84083.00

Annual Maximum Salary

Annual Maximum Salary 99858.00

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 37.50

Union Description

Union Description HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go tohttp://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

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.

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 25ST0493

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City

City Piscataway

State

State NJ

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

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