Forensic Mental Health Clinician UCHC NJSP

About the role

University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated to excellence in providing physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,000 staff. We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments. We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world. Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeking a Forensic Mental Health Clinician for the New Jersey State Prison located in Trenton, NJ. Reporting to the Clinician Supervisor, the Forensic Mental Health Clinician completes specialized psychological testing and assessment of clinical needs of adult inmates sentenced to the Department of Corrections.

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 training in psychological testing and a minimum of two years’ experience, including graduate training, working in a behavioral health care or related setting.
• Licensed as a practicing psychologist in New Jersey or possess an unrestricted permit to practice psychology in New Jersey by the New Jersey Board of Psychological Examiners.
• Valid Driver’s License and must possess own vehicle to travel between sites.
• Must be approved by the Department of Corrections and adhere to all DOC requirements.

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. The final offer will consider qualifications, experience, expertise, department or grant fund availability, market benchmarks, and internal equity.

Schedule

Full‑time position with 37.5 standard hours per week, day shift, requiring full onsite work arrangement.