Mental Health Clinician II UCHC NJSP

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 and juvenile justice systems. UCHC manages a $150 million budget with approximately 1,100 staff serving roughly 20,500 inmates in twelve adult correctional facilities, 400 residents in fourteen juvenile justice locations, and 1,000 individuals in ten state parole board offices. The organization is committed to delivering effective, compassionate, and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments.

Responsibilities

• Complete specialized psychological testing and assessment of clinical needs of adult inmates sentenced to the Department of Corrections.
• Arrive at diagnoses with precision and accuracy by the end of psychological testing and evaluation sessions.
• Develop treatment plans based on assessment findings.
• Make clinically based decisions regarding appropriateness for treatment and preferred treatment modality.
• Provide group, individual, and family therapies.
• Assess and make referrals for higher levels of care as appropriate.
• Recognize the unique needs and behaviors of adult inmate/patients, seniors, and their families.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Clinical‑Counseling Psychology, or Forensic Psychology.
• Training in psychological testing and measurement.
• Minimum of two (2) years post‑master’s experience (a doctorate in psychology may substitute for this experience).
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle for travel between sites.
• Ability to obtain approval from the Department of Corrections and adhere to all DOC requirements.

Skills

• Licensure in a mental health field (e.g., Licensed Associate Counselor [LAC], Licensed Professional Counselor [LPC], Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor [LCADC]).
• Proficiency in psychological testing, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Competence in delivering group, individual, and family therapy.
• Skill in making referrals for higher levels of care.
• Ability to work effectively with adult inmates, seniors, and their families within a correctional setting.

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 salary range with a minimum of $78,503, a midpoint of $95,005, and a maximum of $111,500. The final offer will consider qualifications, experience, expertise, department or grant funding availability, market benchmarks, and internal equity.

Schedule

Full‑time position with standard weekly hours of 37.5, day shift, and a requirement for full onsite work at the New Jersey State Prison in Trenton, NJ.