Job description

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Mental Health Clinician II in Outpatient Division for Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

Under supervision of the Program Manager, Mental Health Clinician III 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:

• Assesses treatment needs and provides evidence supported individual, group, and family treatment that is consistent with the service design and philosophy of the program, as clinically indicated, to assigned clients.
• Provides assessments with empathy and concern for clients, as indicated by supervisory observation.
• Arrives at accurate DSM-5 multi-axial diagnoses by the end of the evaluation session and updates when new information and clinical status warrant.
• Involves client and/or family in developing achievable and understandable psychosocial treatment plans in accordance withaccepted professional standards and the individual’s goals, as indicated by supervisory observation and record review.
• Makes appropriate case disposition and referral decisions Coordinates with CCBH case managers’ linkages and referrals for assigned clients, including coordination of treatment and liaison with medical providers and community agencies.
• Maintains clinical documentation standards as mandated by UBHC policy and other applicable accreditation and certification entities.
• Makes referrals to appropriate community resources as reflected in clinical record and discussed in team meetings.
• Demonstrates skill in written and oral communication as indicated by feedback from team members and by supervisory review

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in a mental health discipline plus two (2) years post Master’s experience in substance abuse treatment or a Doctorate.

Certifications/Licenses

• New Jersey license or permit as required by discipline.
• Applicants with a Masters in Social Work must have Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.
• Applicants with Masters in Psychology must possess a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

EEO Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

All applicants must submit an employment application. To submit an employment application for this opportunity, please visit the Rutgers career site at https://jobs.rutgers.edu and search for posting number(s): 23ST1086

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 - $81,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 vaccination is REQUIRED unless granted a medical or religious exemption.

Work Location: In person

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