Mental Health Clinician III

Rutgers University•Piscataway, NJ

About The Position

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. Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care ( UBHC ), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC’s 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC , one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.

Responsibilities

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.
Consistently provides therapy with empathy and concern as indicated by supervisory observation and feedback from individuals served, family 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.