Mental Health Clinician II Per Diem UCHC CSL

Overview

University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, provides 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.

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey s preeminent public institution of higher education. Established in 1766, Rutgers is a large public university with more than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff across campuses.

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) seeks a Mental Health Clinician II for the State Parole Board CSL located in Trenton, NJ. Responsibilities include psychological testing and assessment of adult inmates/patients, developing treatment plans, and making clinically based decisions regarding treatment modalities. The clinician provides individual, group, and family therapies, assesses for higher levels of care, and coordinates case management and liaisons with community agencies as appropriate.

• Lead role for assigned key services or projects
• Conduct psychological testing and evaluations of referred adult inmates/patients (ages 18+)
• Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy as clinically indicated
• Assume overall case management responsibilities for assigned inmates/patients, including coordination of treatment and liaison with community agencies
• Maintain accurate inmate/patient records in a timely manner per UCHC policy

Minimum Education and Experience and Certifications/Licenses sections are listed in the original posting.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include:

• Minimum of a Master s Degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Clinical-Counseling Psychology, or Forensic Psychology
• Training 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

Preferred Qualifications include licensure in the mental health field (e.g., Licensed Associate Counselor [LAC], Licensed Professional Counselor [LPC], Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor [LCADC]).

• 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: Per Diem
Working Hours (per week): 19
Standard

Hours:

1.00
Daily

Work Shift:

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

Location
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State Parole Board CSL, Trenton, NJ
City: Trenton
State: NJ

Posting Number: 25ST1772
Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus: Off Campus

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

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