UCHC Forensic Mental Health Clinician - Trenton, United States - Rutgers University

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UCHCForensic Mental Health Clinician (Psychologist) SWSP

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Recruitment/Posting Title


UCHCForensic Mental Health Clinician (Psychologist) SWSP
Job Category
Job Category

Staff & Executive - Other
Department
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 Southwoods State Prison located in Bridgeton, NJ.

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
Position Status

Position Status

Full Time
Daily Work Shift
Daily Work Shift

Day
Work Arrangement
This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.
Doctorate Degree in Psychology, trained in psychological testing and measurement.

Note:
Psychologists at a Master's level with experience at testing are eligible at a Mental Health Clinician II level. The duties would otherwise be comparable to this position
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

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.
Physical Demands and Work Environment

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


DOC
requirements
Posting Number
Posting Number

23ST0979
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Home Location Campus

Off Campus
City
City

Bridgeton
State
State

NJ
Southwoods State Prison, located in Bridgeton, NJ
Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title


UCHCForensic Mental Health Clinician (Psychologist) SWSP

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Other

Department

UCHC-South Woods-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 Southwoods State Prison located in Bridgeton, NJ.

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
Position Status

Full Time

Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift

Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.


FLSA
Exempt

Grade

28S

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary

Annual Mid Range Salary

Annual Maximum Salary

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 .
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to

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.

Note:
Psychologists at a Master's level with experience at testing are eligible at a Mental Health Clinician II level. The duties would otherwise be comparable to this position
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

Special Conditions

Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (
DOC) and adheres to all


DOC
requirements

Posting Details

Posting Number

23ST0979

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Off Campus

City

Bridgeton

State


NJ
Location Details

Southwoods State Prison, located in Bridgeton,
NJ
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As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you licensed in the State of New Jersey as a practicing Psychologist or possess an unrestricted permitto practice psychology in New Jersey?

Yes
No

• Do you have a valid driver's license?

Yes
No

• Do you have a Doctorate degree in psychology, trained in psychological testing and measurement?

Yes
No

Required Documents

Resume/CV
Certifications/Licenses
Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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.

As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement .

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