Mental Health Clinician II UCHC SWSP

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee and?

Job summary

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeking a Mental Health Clinician II for Southwoods State Prison in Bridgeton, NJ. The clinician will perform specialized psychological testing, assessments, and develop treatment plans for adult inmates within the Department of Corrections.

Responsibilities include diagnoses, mode selection, and providing group, individual, and family therapies, with referrals to higher levels of care as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Clinical-Counseling Psychology, or Forensic Psychology.
• Trained in psychological testing and measurement.
• Minimum of two years post-master's experience, which may be substituted with a Doctorate in psychology.
• Valid Driver's License; must possess own vehicle to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Completes specialized psychological testing and assessment of clinical needs of adults sentenced to the Department of Corrections.
• Arrives at diagnoses with precision and accuracy; develops treatment plans.
• Makes clinically based decisions regarding treatment modality; skilled in group, individual and family therapies.
• Assesses and makes referrals for higher levels of care as appropriate.
• Recognizes the needs of adult inmate/patients, seniors and their families.

Skills

Master's degree in Clinical Psychology

Training in psychological testing

Post-master's experience or Doctorate

Driver's license

Education

Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology

Doctorate in psychology (substitute for experience)

Job description

Overview

University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated to excellence in providing physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal and juvenile justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,100 staff serving roughly 20,500 inmates in twelve adult correctional facilities, 400 residents in fourteen JJC locations, and 1,000 individuals in ten state parole board offices.

We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments.

We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeking a Mental Health Clinician II for Southwoods State Prison, located in Bridgeton, New Jersey. The Mental Health Clinician II completes specialized psychological testing and assessment of clinical needs of adult inmates sentenced to the Department of Corrections.

Duties

• Completes specialized psychological testing and assessment of clinical needs of adults sentenced to the Department of Corrections.
• Arrives at diagnoses with precision and accuracy by the end of psychological testing and the evaluation session. Develops treatment plans.
• Makes clinically based decisions regarding appropriateness for treatment, as well as preferred treatment modality. Skilled in in providing group, individual and family therapies
• Assesses and makes referrals for higher levels of care, as appropriate.
• Recognizes the unique needs and behaviors of adult inmate/patients, seniors and their families.

Salary

Minimum Salary: 78503.000

Mid Range Salary: 95001.500

Maximum Salary: 111500.000

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

37.50

Standard Hours: 37.50

Daily Work Shift: Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.

Union Description

CWA 1040

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Clinical-Counseling Psychology, or Forensic Psychology.
• Trained in psychological testing and measurement.
• Minimum of two (2) years post master's experience, which may be substituted with a Doctorate in psychology.
• Valid Driver's License. Must possess own vehicle to travel between sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensure in mental health field (e.g.: Licensed Associate Counselor [LAC], Licensed Professional Counselor [LPC], Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor [LCADC]) is preferred, but not required.

Special Conditions

Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST2081

Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus: Off Campus

City: Bridgeton

State: NJ

Location Details: Southwoods State Prison, located in Bridgeton, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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