Mental Health Clinician III UCHC NSP

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in correctional health care is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinician III to join their team at the Northern State Prison in Newark, New Jersey. This role is crucial in assessing the clinical needs of adult inmates and providing essential mental health services. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work and have expertise in crisis intervention and clinical assessments. This full-time position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals within the criminal justice system while working in a supportive and research-informed environment. If you are passionate about mental health and committed to providing compassionate care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required for this role.
• Experience with crisis intervention and clinical assessments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and make treatment decisions for inmates.
• Provide crisis intervention and group psychotherapy as needed.
• Maintain inmate clinical records in compliance with policies.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Group Psychotherapy

Psycho-education

Clinical Assessment

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Tools

DSM V

Job description

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 of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care ( UCHC ) is seeking a Mental Health Clinician III to work at the Northern State Prison, located in Newark, New Jersey. The Mental Health Clinician III participates in the assessment of clinical needs of adult inmates sentenced to the Department of Corrections.

Key Responsibilities

• Arrives at DSM V multi-axial diagnoses with precision and accuracy by the end of the evaluation sessions.
• Makes clinically based decisions regarding appropriateness for treatment, as well as preferred treatment modality.
• Provides crisis intervention services, group psychotherapy and psycho-education as assigned.
• Provides case administration services which include the development and implementation of treatment plans for assigned patients, and ongoing assessments and release/discharge planning.
• Maintains appropriate inmate’s clinical records in a timely manner, as mandated by RBHS policy.

Position Status

Full Time, 37.50 hours per week, Day Shift. This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License
• Licensure in Social Work ( LSW )

Special Conditions

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

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

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, or any other category protected by law.