Forensic Mental Health Clinician UCHC SWSP

About the role

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeking a Forensic Mental Health Clinician for the Southwoods State Prison located in Bridgeton, 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, and individual therapies.

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/grant funds, market benchmarks, and internal equity.

Schedule

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