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Rutgers The State University Forensic Mental Health Clinician FT UCHC CSL in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Forensic Mental Health Clinician FT UCHC CSL
Job Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Psychiatry
Department UCHC-State Parole Board-CSL
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 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 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.
Posting Summary
Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeking a Forensic Mental Health Clinician for CSL Parole Board, located in Trenton, New Jersey. The Forensic Mental Health Clinician supervises unit interns, trainees and staff as assigned; independently completes specialized psychological testing and assessment of clinical needs of adults sentenced to the Department of Corrections, recognizing the unique needs and behaviors of adult and seniors; arrives at diagnoses with precision and accuracy; develops treatment plans based on assessment that outlines preferred treatment modality; assesses and makes referrals for higher levels of care as appropriate; and skilled in in providing crisis intervention, group, and individual therapies.Duties include:
  • Provides direct clinical supervision to psychology interns, trainees and staff as assigned
  • Provides psychological testing and evaluations of referred adult inmates/patients
  • As assigned, provides crisis intervention, individual, and group psychotherapy & psycho-educational programming as clinically indicated to assigned inmates/patients.
  • As assigned, assumes overall case management responsibilities for assigned inmates/patients including coordination of treatment and liaison with community agencies as measured by supervisory observation and record review.
  • Maintains appropriate inmate/patient records in a timely manner as mandated by UCHC policy
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week 37.50
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
This position requires a full onsite work arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 28S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 85884.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 104208.000
Annual Maximum Salary 122537.000
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description CWA 1040
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D. in Psychology with relevant experience that includes training in psychological testing and minimum of two (2) years' experience, including graduate training, working in a behavioral health care or related setting.
  • Candidate 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1477
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Off Campus
City Trenton
State NJ
Location Details
Trenton, NJ
Pre-employment Screenings

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

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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