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Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Mental Health Clinician III FT-UCHC EMCFW
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Psychiatry
Department
UCHC-Edna Mahan Correctional-Inp
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 Mental Health Clinician III to work at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility, located in Clinton, New Jersey. The Mental Health Clinician III participates in the assessment of clinical needs of adult inmates sentenced to the Department of Corrections.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Arrives at DSM 5 multi-axial diagnoses with precision and accuracy by the end of the evaluation sessions.
• Makes clinically based decisions regarding appropriateness for treatment, as well as preferred treatment modality.
• Provides crisis intervention services, group psychotherapy and psycho-education as assigned.
• Provides case administration services which include the development and implementation of treatment plans for assigned patients, and ongoing assessments and release/discharge planning.
• Maintains appropriate inmate's clinical records in a timely manner, as mandated by RBHS 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
22S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
65316.000
Annual Mid Range Salary
78787.000
Annual Maximum Salary
92250.000
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

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Social Work

Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Valid Driver's License.
• Licensure in Social Work (LSW)

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
24ST0133
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Off Campus
City
Clinton
State
NJ
Location Details
Edna Mahan Correctional Facility located in Clinton, NJ
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. 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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