Mental Health Clinician III UCHC SWSP

Mental Health Clinician III UCHC SWSPPosition DetailsRecruitment/Posting Title - Mental Health Clinician III UCHC SWSPJob Category - Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical)Department - UCHC South Woods Prison PhysicOverview - 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.Posting Summary - Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeking a Full Time Mental Health Clinician III to work at the Southwoods State Prison, located in Bridgenton, New Jersey. The Mental Health Clinician III participates in the assessment of clinical needs of adult inmates sentenced to the Department of Corrections. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Arrives at DSMV 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.FLSA - ExemptGrade - 22SSalary DetailsMinimum Salary - 69968.000Mid Range Salary - 84399.000Maximum Salary - 98821.000Benefits - Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: 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 programsPosition Status - Full TimeWorking Hours - 37.50Standard Hours - 37.50Daily Work Shift - DayWork Arrangement - This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.Union Description - CWA 1040Payroll Designation - PeopleSoftSeniority UnitTerms of Appointment - Staff - 12 monthPosition Pension Eligibility - ABPQualificationsMinimum Education and Experience - Minimum of a Master's Degree in Social WorkCertifications/Licenses - Valid Driver's License. Must possess own vehicle to travel between sites. Licensure in Social Work (LSW)Posting DetailsPosting Number - 26ST1283