Mental Health Clinician III FT UCHC GSYCF
About The Position
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. Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeking a Full Time Mental Health Clinician III to work at the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility, located in Yardville, New Jersey. The Mental Health Clinician III participates in the assessment of clinical needs of adult inmates sentenced to the Department of Corrections.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Master's Degree in Social Work
- Valid Driver's License. Must possess own vehicle to travel between sites.
- Licensure in Social Work (LSW)
- Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.
Responsibilities
- Arrives at DSM V multi-axial diagnoses with precision and accuracy by the end of the evaluation sessions.
- Makes clinically based decisions regarding appropriateness for treatment, as well as preferred treatment modality.
- Provides crisis intervention services, group psychotherapy and psycho-education as assigned.
- Provides case administration services which include the development and implementation of treatment plans for assigned patients, and ongoing assessments and release/discharge planning.
- Maintains appropriate inmate's clinical records in a timely manner, as mandated by RBHS policy.
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 (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount 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
