Forensic Mental Health Clinician UCHC NSP

Overview

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 operates with a $150 million budget and approximately 1,000 staff, aiming to deliver effective, compassionate, and accessible care informed by research in correctional environments. Rutgers University, founded in 1766, is a leading national research university with over 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff across New Jersey and worldwide. This position is located at Northern State Prison in Newark, NJ.

Posting #: 26ST0413

Responsibilities

• Arrive at DSM‑IV diagnoses with precision and accuracy through psychological testing and evaluation sessions.
• Provide crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy, and psycho‑education programming as clinically indicated to assigned inmates.
• Involve inmates and Department of Corrections staff in developing achievable and understandable psychosocial treatment plans.
• Advocate for appropriate resources for inmates based on assessed needs.
• Manage caseload demands effectively while balancing quality of care and Department of Corrections security needs.
• Assume overall case management responsibilities for assigned inmates, including coordination of treatment and liaison with community agencies; maintain appropriate inmate records.
• Demonstrate 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 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 (DOC) 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 may be based on 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; fully onsite work arrangement.