Mental Health Clinician II UCHC GSYCF

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 and juvenile justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,100 staff serving roughly 20,500 inmates in twelve adult correctional facilities, 400 residents in fourteen JJC locations, and 1,000 individuals in ten state parole board offices. The organization is committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education, established in 1766 and the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States.

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Clinician II completes specialized psychological testing and assessment of clinical needs of adult inmates sentenced to the Department of Corrections; arrives at diagnoses with precision and accuracy by the end of psychological testing and the evaluation session; develops treatment plans; and makes clinically based decisions regarding appropriateness for treatment, as well as preferred treatment modality. The clinician should be skilled in providing group, individual and family therapies, assesses and makes referrals for higher levels of care as appropriate, and recognizes the unique needs and behaviors of adult inmate/patients, seniors and their families.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Clinical‑Counseling Psychology, or Forensic Psychology.
• Trained in psychological testing and measurement.
• Minimum of two (2) years post‑master’s experience, which may be substituted with a Doctorate in psychology.
• Valid Driver’s License and must possess own vehicle to travel between sites.
• Licensure in mental health field (e.g., Licensed Associate Counselor [LAC], Licensed Professional Counselor [LPC], Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor [LCADC]).
• Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.

Skills

• Group, individual, and family therapy provision.
• Psychological testing, measurement, and diagnostic accuracy.
• Treatment planning and clinically based decision‑making.
• Assessment and referral for higher levels of care.
• Understanding of the unique needs and behaviors of adult inmate/patients, seniors, and their families.

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

The position offers a minimum salary of $78,503, a midpoint of $95,005, and a maximum of $111,500. The final salary offer may be determined by 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 a full onsite work arrangement.