Mental Health Clinician II UCHC NSP

Position Details

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.

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeking a Mental Health Clinician II for Northern State Prison, located in Newark, 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.

• 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 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.

FLSA:
Exempt

Grade: 25S

Salary Details:
Minimum: 78,503
Mid Range: 95,005
Maximum: 111,500

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.

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

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Position Status:
Full Time

Working Hours:

37.50
Daily

Work Shift:

Day
Work Arrangement:
This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.
Union

Description:

CWA 1040
Payroll Designation:
People Soft
Terms of Appointment:
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

• 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.

• Licensure in mental health field (e.g.:
  Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)).

Must be approved by the…