UCHC Forensic Mental Health Clinician Part Time NSP

Full Time
Newark, NJ 07102
Posted
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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
UCHC Forensic Mental Health Clinician Part Time NSP

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department
UCHC-Northern State-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.

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 the Northern State Prison located in Newark, New Jersey. 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.
  • May be required to travel within the state.
  • On-call responsibilities.
  • Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.

Position Status
Part Time

Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift
Day

Work Arrangement

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
28S

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary
79596.000

Annual Mid Range Salary
96578.000

Annual Maximum Salary
113565.000

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.
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
  • Doctorate Degree in Psychology, trained in psychological testing and measurement.


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.


Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment
Computer literacy. Typing. Ability to work at varying computer workstations provided by the Department of Corrections in shared office environments. Ability to speak clearly and write proficiently is essential. Extensive reading required. Extended sitting is required. Ability to move from unit to unit within correctional facilities. Lifting of up to 10 pounds.

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

Posting Details

Posting Number
23ST0472

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Off Campus

City
Newark

State
NJ

Location Details
Northern State Prison, located in Newark, 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 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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