Mental Health Clinician III

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Mental Health Clinician III the Addictions Program for 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 this position are the following:

• Contributes to and supports goals and objectives of the Department and UBHC.
• Provides psychotherapeutic interventions/services in accordance with accepted professional and ethical standards of licensing/regulatory bodies and UBHC.
• Formulates clinically appropriate evaluations consistent with Clinical Records standards in accordance with prescribed time as indicated by periodic record review.
• Participates meaningfully in supervision/consultation as demonstrated by integration of supervisory material in clinical practice as observed by supervisor.
• Participates in program development within program services, as observed by supervisor.
• Meets annual requirements.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Must possess a Master's Degree in mental health discipline and licensure to practice as required by New Jersey state laws governing the discipline.

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.
• 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.