"Mental Health Clinician III"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Mental Health Clinician III for the Early Intervention Support Services (EISS) within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

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 this position are the following:

• Actively participates in and contributes to smooth functioning of the department and demonstrates initiative and flexibility regarding work assignments.
• Consistently ensures the individuals served' rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy and civil rights are maintained.
• Adapts the assessment and treatment processes to accommodate variations in readiness for treatment/change, and implications of age, cultural, medical, economic or other relevant factors.
• Consistently involves individuals served and/or family members as clinically indicated in the assessment and the development of treatment plans and treatment plan reviews as evidenced by periodic record review.
• Formulates clinically appropriate and timely treatment plans that reflect input from individuals served and caregivers as appropriate with realistic, measurable, observable objectives. Takes into account the individuals' strengths and potential limitations and are clearly oriented toward wellness and recovery, consistent with Clinical Records standards in accordance with prescribed time frames.
• Actively participates in program development within program services.
• Formulates clinically appropriate and timely progress notes consistent with Clinical Records standards in accordance with prescribed time frames.
• Formulates clinically appropriate and timely discharge plans and documents in discharge instructions consistent with Clinical Records standards in accordance with prescribed time frames.

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.