Mental Health Clinician III - Multiple Vacancies
About The Position
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Mental Health Clinician III for the Administration Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. 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. Duties include formulating evaluations, developing and implementing treatment plans, conducting individual, group, and family therapy and providing case management functions.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in mental health discipline.
- Licensure to practice as required by New Jersey state laws governing the discipline.
- Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Actively participates in and contributes to smooth functioning of the department and demonstrates initiative and flexibility regarding work assignments.
- Effectively contributes to and supports an environment that enhances the positive self-image of individuals served and preserves their human dignity.
- Consistently provides individual, group and family therapy based on sound clinical judgment.
- Adapts the assessment and treatment processes to accommodate variations in readiness for treatment/change, and implications of age, cultural, medical, economic or other relevant factors.
- Consistently identifies appropriate resources for individuals served and families based on assessed needs, performs case management functions and completes all forms, correspondence and reports necessary to ensure overall coordination of treatment services via linkages, service procurement, referrals, patient advocacy and state/community systems.
- Participates meaningfully in multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings as evidenced by relevance of contributions to clinical discussion.
- Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of programs.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
