Mental Health Clinician III UCHC GSYCF

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinician III to provide essential mental health services in a correctional environment. This role involves assessing and diagnosing the needs of adult inmates, making informed clinical decisions, and delivering crisis intervention and group therapy. The ideal candidate will develop and implement effective treatment plans while ensuring accurate clinical documentation. Join a team committed to delivering compassionate and accessible care, and make a significant impact in the lives of those within the criminal justice system.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension eligibility

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required for the position.
• Licensure in Social Work (LSW) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing clinical needs using DSM V criteria.
• Providing crisis intervention and group therapy.
• Implementing treatment plans and maintaining clinical records.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Group therapy

Psycho-education

Treatment planning

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

DSM V

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Mental Health Clinician III UCHC GSYCF
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing
Department	UCHC-Garden State Youth Correction
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 justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,000 staff. We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate, and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state's preeminent public institution of higher education. Established in 1766, it celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2016. Rutgers has more than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff across various locations.
Posting Summary	Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) seeks a Mental Health Clinician III for the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility in Yardville, NJ. The clinician assesses the clinical needs of adult inmates sentenced to the Department of Corrections. Key duties include: Accurately diagnosing using DSM V multi-axial criteria. Making clinical decisions on treatment appropriateness and modalities. Providing crisis intervention, group therapy, and psycho-education. Developing and implementing treatment plans, ongoing assessments, and discharge planning. Maintaining timely and accurate clinical records as per RBHS policy.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week	37.50
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	22S
Position Salary	Minimum: $67,602; Mid Range: $81,545; Max: $95,479
Standard Hours	37.50
Union	CWA 1040
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package. Details at http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master's Degree in Social Work
Certifications/Licenses	Valid Driver's License and own vehicle for site travel. Licensure in Social Work (LSW).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and comply with all DOC requirements.

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0524
Region	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Location	Off Campus, Yardville, NJ
Location Details	Garden State Youth Correctional Facility, Yardville, NJ

Additional Information

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