Forensic Mental Health Clinician UCHC ADTC

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 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, 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 Forensic Mental Health Clinician for Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center, located in Avenel, NJ. Reporting to the Clinician Supervisor, the Forensic Mental Health Clinician completes specialized psychological testing and assessment of clinical needs of adult inmates sentenced to the Department of Corrections.

• Arrive at DSM IV diagnoses with precision and accuracy through psychological testing and evaluation sessions.
• Provide crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy and psycho-education programming as clinically indicated to assigned inmates.
• Involve inmates and Department of Corrections staff in developing achievable and understandable psychosocial treatment plans.
• Advocate for appropriate resources for inmates based on assessed needs.
• Manage caseload demands effectively while considering both quality of care and security needs of the Department of Corrections.
• Assume overall case management responsibilities for assigned inmates including coordination of treatment and liaison with community agencies; maintain appropriate inmate records.
• Demonstrate competency in psychological testing and in recognizing the unique needs and behaviors of adult inmates and seniors.

• 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 (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

• Ph.D., Psy.
  
  D., Ed.D. in Psychology with relevant experience that includes training in psychological testing and a minimum of two (2) years of experience, including graduate training, working in a behavioral health care or related setting.

• Must be licensed in the State of New Jersey as a practicing Psychologist or possess an unrestricted permit to practice psychology in New Jersey (license) by the New Jersey Board of Psychological Examiners.
• Valid Driver's License required. Must possess own vehicle to travel between sites.

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

• City:
  Avenel
• State: NJ
• Location:
  
  Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center, Avenel, NJ

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

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