Mental Health Clinician II UCHC EMCFW

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 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 is a leading national research university and preeminent public institution.

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeking a Mental Health Clinician II for the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility located in Clinton, NJ. The Mental Health Clinician II completes specialized psychological testing and assessment of clinical needs of adult inmates sentenced to the Department of Corrections.

• Conduct specialized psychological testing and assessment of the clinical needs of adult inmates.
• Arrive at diagnoses with precision and accuracy by the end of the psychological testing and evaluation session.
• Develop treatment plans.
• Make clinically based decisions regarding appropriateness for treatment and preferred treatment modality.
• Provide group, individual, and family therapies.
• Assess and make referrals for higher levels of care, as appropriate.
• Recognize the unique needs and behaviors of adult inmates, seniors, and their families.

• 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 of post‐master’s experience, which may be substituted with a Doctorate in psychology.
• Valid driver’s license and ownership of a vehicle to travel between sites.

• Licensure in the mental health field (e.g., Licensed Associate Counselor [LAC], Licensed Professional Counselor [LPC], Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor [LCADC]) is preferred, but not required.

Minimum Salary: $78,503.00 | Mid Range Salary: $95,005.00 | Maximum Salary: $. Final offer may be determined by candidate’s qualifications, experience, expertise, and availability of department or grant funds.

• 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

Full Time

37.5 hours per week

Day

This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.

CWA 1040

People Soft

Staff – 12 month

ABP

26ST0347

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

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