Posting Summary
Rutgers University Correctional Health Care ( UCHC ) is seeking a Mental Health Clinician II for the Southwoods State Prison located in Bridgeton NJ. The Mental Health Clinician II completes specialized psychological testing and assessment of clinical needs of adult inmates sentenced to the Department of Corrections. The Mental Health Clinician II completes specialized psychological testing and assessment of clinical needs of adults 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 Mental Health Clinician II should be skilled in in providing group individual and family therapies Assesses and make referrals for higher levels of care as appropriate; and recognizes the unique needs and behaviors of adult inmate/patients seniors and their families.
Overview
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 justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1000 staff. We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments. We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve.
Preferred Qualifications
Licensure in mental health field (e.g.: Licensed Associate Counselor LAC Licensed Professional Counselor LPC Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor LCADC