Mental Health Clinician II Per Diem Multiple Vacancies UCHC CSL

Rutgers University • Trenton, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care ( UCHC ) is seeking UCHC Mental Health Clinician II for the State Parole Board CSL located in Trenton, NJ. The UCHC Mental Health Clinician II completes specialized psychological testing and assessment of clinical needs of adults sentenced to the Department of Corrections. Arrives at diagnoses with precision and accuracy by the end of psychological testing and the evaluation session. Develops treatment plans. Makes clinically based decisions regarding appropriateness for treatment, as well as preferred treatment modality. Skilled in in providing group, individual and family therapies Assesses and makes referrals for higher levels of care, as appropriate. Recognizes the unique needs and behaviors of adult inmate/patients, seniors and their families. 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. 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.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure in mental health field (e.g.: Licensed Associate Counselor [ LAC ], Licensed Professional Counselor [ LPC ], Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor [ LCADC ]

Responsibilities

• Plays a lead role for assigned key services or projects
• Conducts psychological testing and evaluations of referred adult inmates/patients from ages 18 and up
• As assigned, provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy as clinically indicated to assigned inmates/patients.
• As assigned, assumes overall case management responsibilities for assigned inmates/patients including coordination of treatment and liaison with community agencies as measured by supervisory observation and record review.
• Maintain appropriate inmate/patient records in a timely manner as mandated by UCHC policy.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed