Mental Health Clinician II

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Mental Health Clinician II for the Outpatient New Brunswick Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.  Provides culturally competent outpatient mental health services that meet the needs of the designated adult population. Participates in the assessment of clinical needs and provides skill acquisition and symptom management using evidence based individual, group, and family therapy for mental health and co-occurring chemical abuse/dependency. Assists in the provision of clinical supervision and coordination facilitates clinical team meetings, assist with Performance Improvement Projects, and sits on UBHC committees.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Demonstrates knowledge of University Behavioral Health Care's vision, mission and values as they relate to service provision, daily activities, decisions and quality improvement priorities and consistently behaves in accordance with established policies and procedures as observed by supervisor.
• Provides assessments and ongoing therapeutic services with flexibility, empathy and concern for individuals served based on sound clinical judgment as indicated by supervisory observation and feedback from individuals served, families and fellow team members.
• Completes clinically appropriate admission paperwork, assessments and evaluations, treatment and/or recovery plans, progress notes, transfer and termination/discharge summaries and instructions consistent with UBHC policy and program standards as indicated by periodic record review and supervisory observation.
• Takes a lead role in providing orientation, training, team leadership in the department.
• Participates meaningfully in supervision/consultation as demonstrated by integration of supervisory material in clinical practice as observed by supervisor.
• Actively participates in program development within the department, as observed by supervisor.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in mental health discipline plus two (2) years post Master's experience in the mental health field including delivering psychotherapeutic services to the identified population, or a Doctorate Degree.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• 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.
• 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.