Job description
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Mental Health Clinician III (Multiple Vacancies)
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services
Department
UBHC-Outpatient Services-PISC
Overview
Rutgers, University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC’s 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Mental Health Clinician III various School Based Programs within the North, Central and South Jersey school districts within Rutgers, University Behavioral Health Care.
The Mental Health Clinician III provides comprehensive assessment, psychological/neuropsychological assessment for youth and therapeutic intervention for the psychological and social needs of child and adolescent clients (ages 3-21 years), including development of treatment plans, conducting individual, group, and family therapy, and providing case management functions.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Provides psychotherapeutic interventions/services in accordance with accepted professional and ethical standards of University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC).
- Effectively collaborates as clinically indicated with other staff members, referral sources, community resources, families and support systems.
- Administers high level diagnostic evaluations or specialized psychological testing as clinically indicated.
- Consistently interprets and integrates information from multiple sources that may include psychological, personality, behavioral and intelligence testing materials.
- Maintains and supervises the maintenance of clinical records in compliance with UBHC and Joint Commission (JC) standards.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
22S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
56258.000
Annual Mid Range Salary
67315.000
Annual Maximum Salary
79787.000
Standard Hours
37.50
Union Description
HPAE, Local 5094
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.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in mental health.
- Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work
Certifications/Licenses
- Licensed in New Jersey to practice as required by New Jersey state as governing the discipline.
- Valid driver’s license.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the mental health field delivering psychotherapeutic services, psychological/neuropsychological assessments and assessments to children and families.
- Bi-lingual skills (English/Spanish).
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
- These positions are located in the following school districts: Linden, Dover, Irvington, Montville, and Perth Amboy.
- Multiple vacancies.
Posting Details
Posting Number
22ST3468
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
- All applicants will be required to upload a recent copy of their professional licensure.
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Piscataway (RBHS)
City
Piscataway
State
NJ
Location Details
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 fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. 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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