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UCHC Forensic Mental Health Clinician (Psychologist) SWSP

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933


Position Details

Position InformationRecruitment/Posting Title

UCHC Forensic Mental Health Clinician (Psychologist) SWSP

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Other

Department

UCHC-South Woods-Outpatient

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.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeking a Forensic Mental Health Clinician for the Southwoods State Prison located in Bridgeton, 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.

Among the key duties for this position are the following:

Arrives at DSM IV diagnoses with precision and accuracy through psychological testing and evaluation sessions.Provides crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy and psycho-education programming as clinically indicated to assigned inmates.Involves inmates and Department of Corrections staff in developing achievable and understandable psychosocial treatment plans.Advocates for appropriate resources for inmates based on assessed needs.Manages caseload demands effectively while considering both qualities of care and the security needs of the Department of Corrections.Assumes overall case management responsibilities for assigned inmates including coordination of treatment and liaison with community agencies; maintains appropriate inmate records.Demonstrates competency in psychological testing and in recognizing the unique needs and behaviors of adult inmates and seniors.Position Status

Full Time

Daily Work Shift

Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

28S

Annual Minimum Salary

88890.00

Annual Mid Range Salary

107855.00

Annual Maximum Salary

126826.00

Standard Hours

37.50

Union Description

CWA 1040

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Doctorate Degree in Psychology, trained in psychological testing and measurement.Note: Psychologists at a Master's level with experience at testing are eligible at a Mental Health Clinician II level. The duties would otherwise be comparable to this position.Certifications/Licenses

Requires an unrestricted permit to practice psychology in New Jersey (license) by the New Jersey Board of Psychological Examiner.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Computer literacy.Ability to communicate clearly.Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate Degree in Psychology, experience and training in psychological testing and measurement.Note: Psychologists at a Master's Level with experience in testing, are eligible for Mental Health Clinician II positions. The duties would otherwise be comparable to this position. Please see the Rutgers Job Board for any potential openings for UCHC Mental Health Clinician II.Special Conditions

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

Posting Details

Posting Number

23ST0979

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Off Campus

City

Bridgeton

State

NJ

Location Details

Southwoods State Prison, located in Bridgeton, 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.Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

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