"Mental Health Clinician III (Multiple Vacancies)"

Position 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.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Under supervision, provides psychotherapeutic interventions/services in accordance with accepted professional and ethical standards of licensing/regulatory bodies and 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in mental health discipline.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• 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. Individuals in community programs may be exposed to varied community environments and may be required to use personal vehicles for community outreaches within and outside the county.