Forensic Mental Health Clinician UCHC SWSP
Rutgers University, Bridgeton, NJ, United States
Position 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 dollars 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.
Key Duties
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, and individual therapies.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Ph.D., Psy.D. or Ed.D. in Psychology with relevant experience that includes training in psychological testing and a minimum of two (2) years of experience, including graduate training, working in a behavioral health care or related setting.
Certifications & Licenses
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.
Valid driver’s license. Must possess own vehicle to travel between sites.
Salary
Minimum Salary: 92,001.00
Mid Range Salary: 111,630.00
Maximum Salary: 131,265.00
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during flu season, Rutgers University may require prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against seasonal influenza for the current flu season, unless a medical or religious exemption has been granted. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for required vaccines may result in rescission of an offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of 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. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at http://uhr.rutgers.edu
on-discrimination-statement.
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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 dollars 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.
Key Duties
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, and individual therapies.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Ph.D., Psy.D. or Ed.D. in Psychology with relevant experience that includes training in psychological testing and a minimum of two (2) years of experience, including graduate training, working in a behavioral health care or related setting.
Certifications & Licenses
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.
Valid driver’s license. Must possess own vehicle to travel between sites.
Salary
Minimum Salary: 92,001.00
Mid Range Salary: 111,630.00
Maximum Salary: 131,265.00
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during flu season, Rutgers University may require prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against seasonal influenza for the current flu season, unless a medical or religious exemption has been granted. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for required vaccines may result in rescission of an offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of 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. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at http://uhr.rutgers.edu
on-discrimination-statement.
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