Mental Health Clinician III UCHC NSP

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

Job summary

An established industry player in correctional health care is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinician III. This vital role involves assessing the clinical needs of adult inmates, making informed treatment decisions, and providing essential crisis intervention and psychotherapy. Join a team committed to delivering compassionate care and improving the health outcomes of individuals within the correctional system. With a focus on research-informed practices, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a challenging yet rewarding environment, ensuring that every individual receives the care they deserve.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work and LSW required.
• Experience in crisis intervention and treatment planning essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess clinical needs of adult inmates and provide treatment.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and maintain clinical records.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Group Psychotherapy

Psycho-education

Treatment Planning

Clinical Assessment

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensure in Social Work (LSW)

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Mental Health Clinician III UCHC NSP
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical)
Department	UCHC-Northern State-Outpatient

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

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766, it celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2016. With over 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff, Rutgers serves locations across New Jersey and worldwide.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) seeks a Mental Health Clinician III at Northern State Prison, Newark, NJ. The clinician assesses clinical needs of adult inmates sentenced to the Department of Corrections. Key duties include:

• Accurately arriving at DSM-V multi-axial diagnoses by the end of evaluations.
• Making clinical decisions regarding treatment appropriateness and modality.
• Providing crisis intervention, group psychotherapy, and psycho-education as assigned.
• Developing and implementing treatment plans, ongoing assessments, and discharge planning.
• Maintaining timely and accurate inmate clinical records per RBHS policy.

Position Details

• Full Time
• Hours Per Week: 37.50
• Work Shift: Day
• Onsite work required
• FLSA: Exempt
• Grade: 22S

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: $67,602 - $95,479 annually. Benefits include comprehensive programs detailed at http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• Licensure in Social Work (LSW)
• Valid Driver's License

Special Conditions

Must be approved by the Department of Corrections and comply with all DOC requirements.

Additional Details

Posting Number: 25ST0554

Location: Northern State Prison, Newark, NJ

Employment contingent upon successful pre-employment screenings. Must adhere to immunization policies, including flu vaccination during flu season unless exempted.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Rutgers University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on protected categories. For more information, visit http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement.