Mental Health Clinician III

Posting Summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Mental Health Clinician III within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.

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.
• Consistently behaves in accordance with established department and UBHC policies and procedures as observed by supervisor.
• Actively participates in and contributes to smooth functioning of the department and demonstrates initiative and flexibility regarding work assignments as observed by supervisor and administration feedback.
• Effectively contributes to and supports an environment that enhances the positive self-image of individuals served and preserves their human dignity as observed by supervisor.
• Maintains effective, open communication with members of the treatment team as evidenced by supervisory observation and team members’ feedback.
• Consistently ensures the individuals served’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy and civil rights are maintained as observed by supervisor and feedback from peers, patients and their families.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 22S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 60543.

00 Annual Mid Range Salary 72444.00 Annual Maximum Salary 85865.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description HPAE 5094 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in mental health discipline.

Certifications / Licenses

• Licensure to practice as required by New Jersey state laws governing the discipline.
• Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification / licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized 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.

Special Conditions