Rutgers University
Mental Health Clinician III - Multiple Vacancies
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933
Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title:
Mental Health Clinician III (Multiple Vacancies)
Job Category:
Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department:
UBHC-Outpatient Prog-New Brunswick
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 the Outpatient Program within 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.
Under supervision, provides psychotherapeutic interventions/services in accordance with accepted professional and ethical standards of licensing/regulatory bodies of UBHC.
Maintains the maintenance of clinical records in compliance with UBHC, The Joint Commission (TJC) and regulatory standards.
Attends to professional self-development by remaining current in knowledge of trends and developments in mental health.
Contributes to and supports goals and objectives of the Department and UBHC.
Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of programs.
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
See original for detailed description (text retained).
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified in the provided content.
Equipment Utilized
Not specified in the provided content.
Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to speak clearly and write/type proficiently; ability to implement universal precautions and safety precautions. Extended sitting to provide treatment and prepare clinical documentation.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Moderate noise; subject to unpredictable situations and both medical and psychiatric crises. Possible exposure to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors and to bloodborne pathogens with PPE. May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures. Community outreach may require use of personal vehicles.
Posting Details Posting Number:
25ST0636
Regional Campus:
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus:
Downtown New Brunswick
City:
NEW BRUNSWICK
State:
NJ
Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements 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 exempt. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Proof of vaccination or exemption may be required and failure to comply may result in rescission of offer or disciplinary action.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category. For additional information see the Non-Discrimination Statement at http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
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Mental Health Clinician III (Multiple Vacancies)
Job Category:
Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department:
UBHC-Outpatient Prog-New Brunswick
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 the Outpatient Program within 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.
Under supervision, provides psychotherapeutic interventions/services in accordance with accepted professional and ethical standards of licensing/regulatory bodies of UBHC.
Maintains the maintenance of clinical records in compliance with UBHC, The Joint Commission (TJC) and regulatory standards.
Attends to professional self-development by remaining current in knowledge of trends and developments in mental health.
Contributes to and supports goals and objectives of the Department and UBHC.
Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of programs.
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
See original for detailed description (text retained).
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified in the provided content.
Equipment Utilized
Not specified in the provided content.
Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to speak clearly and write/type proficiently; ability to implement universal precautions and safety precautions. Extended sitting to provide treatment and prepare clinical documentation.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Moderate noise; subject to unpredictable situations and both medical and psychiatric crises. Possible exposure to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors and to bloodborne pathogens with PPE. May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures. Community outreach may require use of personal vehicles.
Posting Details Posting Number:
25ST0636
Regional Campus:
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus:
Downtown New Brunswick
City:
NEW BRUNSWICK
State:
NJ
Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements 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 exempt. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Proof of vaccination or exemption may be required and failure to comply may result in rescission of offer or disciplinary action.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category. For additional information see the Non-Discrimination Statement at http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
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