Forensic Mental Health Clinician UCHC GSYCF

About the role

University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, provides physical, mental health, dental, and sex offender treatment services to individuals in the criminal justice system. UCHC has a $150 million budget and approximately 1,000 staff, and is committed to delivering effective, compassionate, and accessible care informed by research in correctional environments. Rutgers, founded in 1766, is a leading national research university and New Jersey’s preeminent public institution of higher education, serving over 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff worldwide. The Forensic Mental Health Clinician position is for the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility in Yardville, NJ, reporting to the Clinician Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Arrives at DSM IV diagnoses with precision and accuracy through psychological testing and evaluation sessions.
• Provides crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy, and psycho‑education programming as clinically indicated to assigned inmates.
• Involves inmates and Department of Corrections staff in developing achievable and understandable psychosocial treatment plans.
• Advocates for appropriate resources for inmates based on assessed needs.
• Manages caseload demands effectively while considering both quality of care and the security needs of the Department of Corrections.
• Assumes overall case management responsibilities for assigned inmates, including coordination of treatment and liaison with community agencies; maintains appropriate inmate records.
• Demonstrates competency in psychological testing and in recognizing the unique needs and behaviors of adult inmates and seniors.

Qualifications

Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D. in Psychology with relevant experience that includes training in psychological testing and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience, including graduate training, working in a behavioral health care or related setting.

Must be licensed in the State of New Jersey as a practicing Psychologist or possess an unrestricted permit to practice psychology in New Jersey (license) by the New Jersey Board of Psychological Examiners.

Valid Driver’s License; must possess own vehicle to travel between sites.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Pay

Minimum Salary: $92,001.00; Mid Range Salary: $111,630.00; Maximum Salary: $131,265.00; FLSA Exempt, Grade 28S.

Schedule

Full‑time position; 37.5 standard hours per week; day shift; fully onsite work arrangement.

Position: Full‑time, 12‑month term; Union: CWA 1040; Payroll: PeopleSoft; Pension Eligibility: ABP.