Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title: Mental Health Clinician III-UCHC CSL State Parole Program
Job Category: Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department: UCHC-State Parole Board-CSL
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.
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.
Posting Summary
Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeking a UCHC Mental Health Clinician III for CSL Parole Board, located in Trenton, New Jersey. Participates in the assessment of clinical needs of adult offenders sentenced to the New Jersey State Parole Board (NJSPB). Arrives at DSM IV multi-axial diagnoses with precision and accuracy by the end of the evaluation session. Develops treatment plans. Makes clinically based decisions regarding appropriateness for treatment, as well as preferred treatment modality. Assesses and makes referrals for higher levels of care, as appropriate. Demonstrates competency in recognizing the unique needs and behaviors of adults (ages 18 - 64 years), seniors (ages 65 + years) and their families. Skilled in providing group, individual and family therapies.
Duties include:
- Demonstrates competency in recognizing the unique needs and behaviors of adult inmates/patients.
- Provides individual assessment, as clinically indicated to assigned inmates/patients.
- Provides case administration services which include the development and implementation of treatment plans for assigned inmates/patients and ongoing assessments and release/discharge planning.
- Maintains appropriate inmate/patient 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
Annual Minimum Salary: 67602.00
Annual Mid Range Salary: 81545.00
Annual Maximum Salary: 95479.00
Standard Hours: 37.50
Union Description: CWA 1040
Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Minimum of a Master's Degree in Social Work.
- LSW required.
- Valid Driver's License. Must possess own vehicle to travel between sites.
Special Conditions: Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.
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.
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.
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