Position Summary:
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Mental Health Clinician III within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.
Under direction, the primary purpose of the Mental Health Clinician III is to provide comprehensive evaluation, assessment and therapeutic intervention to address the psychological, emotional and social needs of individuals served by the unit. The individual will work within the First Episode Psychosis program. Duties include formulating evaluations, developing and implementing treatment plans, conducting individual, group, and family therapy and providing case management functions.
Key Duties:
- Contributes to and supports goals and objectives of the Department and UBHC.
- Consistently behaves in accordance with established department and UBHC policies and procedures as observed by supervisor.
- Actively participates in and contributes to smooth functioning of the department and demonstrates initiative and flexibility regarding work assignments as observed by supervisor and administration feedback.
- Under supervision, provides psychotherapeutic interventions/services in accordance with accepted professional and ethical standards of licensing/regulatory bodies and UBHC.
- Consistently provides individual, group and family therapy based on sound clinical judgment as indicated by supervisory observation and feedback from individuals served, families and fellow team members.
- Maintains the maintenance of clinical records in compliance with UBHC, The Joint Commission (TJC) and regulatory standards.
- Formulates clinically appropriate evaluations consistent with Clinical Records standards in accordance with prescribed time as indicated by periodic record review.
- Formulates clinically appropriate and timely treatment plans that reflect input from individuals served and caregivers as appropriate with realistic, measurable, observable objectives.
- Takes into account the individuals' strengths and potential limitations and are clearly oriented toward wellness and recovery, consistent with Clinical Records standards in accordance with prescribed time frames as indicated by periodic record review.
- Attends to professional self-development by remaining current in knowledge of trends and developments in mental health.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Master's Degree in mental health discipline.
City: Piscataway
State: NJ
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Physical Demands:
- Ability to speak clearly and write/type proficiently is essential. Ability to implement universal precautions and safety precautions.
- Extended sitting is required to provide treatment and prepare clinical documentation.
Work Environment:
- Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
- Subject to unpredictable situations and both medical and psychiatric crises.
- Possible exposure to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors.
- Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens that require use of personal protective equipment.
- May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures.
- Individuals in community programs may be exposed to varied community environments and may be required to use personal vehicles for community outreaches within and outside the county.
Posting Number: 23ST3129
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