Rutgers University

Mental Health Clinician II

Rutgers University$71K — $101K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in mental health discipline required
  • Minimum two years post Master's experience in mental health
  • Independent license to practice under New Jersey law (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
  • Familiarity with behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments
  • Knowledge of psychopharmacology and treatment protocol design

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive assessments and diagnoses of behavioral health clients
  • Create effective treatment plans to help clients achieve their goals
  • Evaluate and manage crisis situations with appropriate interventions
  • Engage in team meetings to support integrated care
  • Identify at-risk patients and develop preventive plans
  • Collaborate with primary care teams on care management processes
  • Deliver consultations and brief interventions for psychological issues

Benefits

  • Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and leave programs
  • Competitive retirement benefits including defined contribution plans
  • Employee and dependent educational benefits when applicable
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Employee discount programs
Full Job Description
Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Mental Health Clinician II

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department
RWJ - EBCHC Social Work

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Mental Health Clinician II for the Eric B. Chandler Health Center at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Provide behavioral health consultation utilizing a team based model to children, adolescents, adults and families in order to improve psychosocial functioning.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Provide comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of behavioral health clients.
  • Provide effective treatment planning and assisting clients in successfully achieving goals.
  • Evaluate crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions.
  • Actively participate in team and other meetings that support EBCHC's integrated health care model to provide comprehensive care for clients.
  • Assist in the detection of "at risk" patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
  • Assist the primary care team in developing care management processes such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education to improve self-management of chronic disease.
  • Provide assessment, consultation and brief intervention for psychological/psychiatric problems and/or disorders.


FLSA
Exempt

Grade
25S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary
71162.000

Mid Range Salary
85428.000

Maximum Salary
101456.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
  • 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


Position Status
Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift
Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description
HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Master's Degree in mental health discipline plus two (2) years post Master's experience in the mental health field.


Certifications/Licenses
  • Independent license to practice as required by New Jersey state laws governing the discipline (Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC, Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT, Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor - LCADC, Licensed Psychologist).
  • Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
  • Ability to work through brief patient contacts as well as to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.
  • Good knowledge of psychopharmacology.
  • Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected chronic conditions.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Should be comfortable with the pace of primary care, working with an interdisciplinary team, and have strong communications skills.


Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Physical Demands: Time spent on the physical activities: up to 2/3 standing, walking, sitting; over 2/3 using hand to finger, handle, or feel; over 2/3 reaching with hands and arms; no climbing or balancing; no stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; over 2/3 talking or hearing, and no tasting or smelling. Position requires up to 10 lbs. lifting. No special vision requirements.


Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
26ST0958

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Downtown New Brunswick

City
New Brunswick

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

About Rutgers University

Rutgers University is a public research university that offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. The university has three main campuses in New Brunswick, Newark, and Camden, New Jersey, as well as several satellite locations. Rutgers University was founded in 1766 and is the eighth-oldest college in the United States. The university is known for its strong programs in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences, as well as its commitment to public service and community engagement. Rutgers University is a member of the Big Ten Conference and has a strong athletic program.
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