Mental Health Clinician III

Rutgers University; The Ironbound (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Vacation and leave benefits

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) seeks a Mental Health Clinician III for the Child & Adolescent Partial Hospital in Newark, NJ. The role provides evaluation, assessment and evidence-based therapeutic intervention to address psychological, emotional, and social needs within the unit.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing treatment plans, delivering individual, group, and family therapy, and performing comprehensive case management.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in mental health discipline.
• Licensure to practice as required by New Jersey state laws governing the discipline.
• Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation, assessment and therapeutic intervention to address psychological, emotional and social needs of individuals served by the unit.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and conduct individual, group and family therapy.
• Perform case management functions and coordinate services via linkages, referrals and patient advocacy.
• Ensure rights to fair and equitable treatment and discharge planning aligned with clinical records standards.

Education

Master’s Degree in mental health discipline

Job description

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

Department

Department UBHC - Child & Adolescent PH P

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 III for the Child & Adolescent Partial Hospital within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
The primary purpose of the Mental Health Clinician III is to provide comprehensive evaluation, assessment and therapeutic intervention to address the psychological, emotional and social needs of individuals served by the unit. Duties include formulating evaluations, developing and implementing treatment plans, conducting individual, group, and family therapy and providing case management functions.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Actively participates in and contributes to smooth functioning of the department and demonstrates initiative and flexibility regarding work assignments.
• Consistently ensures the individuals served rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy and civil rights are maintained.
• Consistently provides individual, group and family therapy based on sound clinical judgment as indicated by supervisory observation and feedback from individuals served, families and fellow team members.
• Adapts the assessment and treatment processes to accommodate variations in readiness for treatment/change, and implications of age, cultural, medical, economic or other relevant factors.
• Consistently identifies appropriate resources for individuals served and families based on assessed needs, performs case management functions and completes all forms, correspondence and reports necessary to ensure overall coordination of treatment services via linkages, service procurement, referrals, patient advocacy and state/community systems.
• Formulates clinically appropriate and timely treatment plans that reflect input from individuals served and caregivers as appropriate with realistic, measurable, observable objectives. Takes into account the individuals’ strengths and potential limitations and are clearly oriented toward wellness and recovery.
• Formulates clinically appropriate and timely discharge plans and documents in discharge instructions consistent with Clinical Records standards in accordance with prescribed time frames.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 22S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 61512.000

Mid Range Salary

Mid Range Salary 73603.000

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 87239.000

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.

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

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Union Description HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

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.

Certifications/Licenses

• Licensure to practice as required by New Jersey state laws governing the discipline.
• 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

Posting Number 26ST1324

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)

City

City Newark

State

State NJ

Location Details

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Immunization Requirements

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Master’s Degree in mental health discipline?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have licensure to practice as required by New Jersey state laws governing the discipline?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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