What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Mental Health Clinician position at University Correctional Healthcare (UCHC), Rutgers?
Full Time Mental Health Employment Opportunity
Located in Central New Jersey
Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeking a Forensic Mental Health Clinician for Midstate Correctional Facility, in Wrightstown, 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.
The Forensic Mental Health Clinician must have:
· Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D. in Psychology with relevant experience that includes training in psychological testing and 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 (license) by the New Jersey Board of Psychological Examiners.
- Valid Driver’s License. Must possess own vehicle to travel between UCHC sites.
UCHC operates within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. UCHC 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.
As a staff member of Rutgers University, you will enjoy tuition remission for your dependent children and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Competitive Salary
- 3 Weeks Paid Vacation & 3 Weeks Paid Sick Time Earned Annually
- 9 Float Holidays
- 8 Federal Holidays
- 3 Paid Training Days
- Up to $3,000 a Year Tuition Reimbursement on Eligible Trainings after 1 year with Rutgers
- 403(b) Matching up to 8%
- Possibility of Loan Repayment
- Possibility for Dependents’ Partial Tuition Reimbursement to Rutgers University
- Flexible Scheduling Where Applicable
- Competitive Medical and Dental Insurance
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to James.tscherne@ubhc.rutgers.edu
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.
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: https://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Salary : $3,000
