Job description
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Mental Health Clinician III
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services
Department
UBHC-Comm Support Ctr-PISC
Overview
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.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking a Mental Health Clinician III for Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
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. Duties include formulating evaluations, developing and implementing treatment plans, conducting individual, group, and family therapy and providing case management functions.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
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. Duties include formulating evaluations, developing and implementing treatment plans, conducting individual, group, and family therapy and providing case management functions.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- 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.
- Consistently ensures the individuals served’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy and
civil rights are maintained as observed by supervisor and feedback from peers, patients and their families. - 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.
- Consistently involves individuals served and/or family members as clinically indicated in the assessment and the development of
treatment plans and treatment plan reviews as evidenced by periodic record review and supervisory observation. - Maintains the maintenance of clinical records in compliance with UBHC, The Joint Commission (TJC) and regulatory standards.
- Participates meaningfully in supervision/consultation as demonstrated by integration of supervisory material in clinical practice as observed by supervisor.
- Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of programs.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
22S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
56258.000
Annual Mid Range Salary
67315.000
Annual Maximum Salary
79787.000
Standard Hours
37.50
Union Description
HPAE, Local 5094
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Master’s Degree in mental health discipline.
Certifications/Licenses
- 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.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands: 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.
Work Environment: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Subject to unpredictable situations and both medical and psychiatric crises. Possible exposure to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens that require use of personal protective equipment. May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures. Individuals in community programs may be exposed to varied community environments and may be required to use personal vehicles for community outreaches within and outside the county.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
23ST0709
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Off Campus
City
Monmouth Junction
State
NJ
Location Details
Monmouth Junction, NJ
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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