Psychologist Permit

Position 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 is one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, with a budget of $260 million and 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services 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, a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school, a 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. 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 Psychologist Permit for Outpatient Newark within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Psychologist position is to, under the direction of the Program Director, provide therapeutic interventions for the psychological and social needs of individuals served. The psychologist will provide psychological testing as required by the program to increase our understanding of the issues experienced by the individuals we serve. Supports the integration of evidence based practices and provide therapeutic interventions based upon the principles of wellness and recovery. Responsibilities Provides person centered direct care services to individuals with Best Practices Interventions. Works in accordance with established policies and procedures as observed by the supervisor. Formulates assessments, treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, and termination/discharge summaries as observed by supervisory observation and periodic review. Participates meaningfully in supervision/consultation, in-service training, and multidisciplinary treatment conferences. Meets annual requirements. Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D. in Psychology. Certifications/Licenses Candidate must possess a New Jersey State Board of Psychological Examiners three-year supervised temporary permit. If licensed in another state, must possess a NJ permit. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook). Physical Demands and Work Environment Extensive sitting, standing, talking, listening, reading, and walking. Lifting requirements vary based on program. Moderate noise. Subject to unpredictable situations and both medical and psychiatric crises. Possible exposure to individuals exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens that require use of personal protective equipment. May be exposed to varying and extreme temperatures. Individuals in community programs may be exposed to varied community environments. 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 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: #J-18808-Ljbffr