"Mental Health Clinician II UCHC NJSP"

Position Summary

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeking a Mental Health Clinician II for the New Jersey State Prison, located in Trenton, NJ. The Mental Health Clinician II completes specialized psychological testing and assessment of clinical needs of adult inmates sentenced to the Department of Corrections.

The Mental Health Clinician II completes specialized psychological testing and assessment of clinical needs of adults sentenced to the Department of Corrections; arrives at diagnoses with precision and accuracy by the end of psychological testing and the evaluation session; develops treatment plans; and makes clinically based decisions regarding appropriateness for treatment, as well as preferred treatment modality. The Mental Health Clinician II should be skilled in in providing group, individual and family therapies Assesses and make referrals for higher levels of care, as appropriate; and recognizes the unique needs and behaviors of adult inmate/patients, seniors and their families.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Clinical-Counseling Psychology, or Forensic Psychology.
• Trained in psychological testing and measurement.
• Minimum of two (2) years post master's experience, which may be substituted with a Doctorate in psychology.

Special Conditions

Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.