Forensic Mental Health Clinician UCHC MSCF
Forensic Mental Health Clinician UCHC MSCF
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Job Description
Rutgers University Correctional Health Care ( UCHC ) is seeking a Forensic Mental Health Clinician for Midstate Correctional Facility located 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. Among the key duties for this position are the following: Arrives at DSM IV diagnoses with precision and accuracy through psychological testing and evaluation sessions. Provides crisis intervention individual and group psychotherapy and psycho-education programming as clinically indicated to assigned inmates. Involves inmates and Department of Corrections staff in developing achievable and understandable psychosocial treatment plans. Advocates for appropriate resources for inmates based on assessed needs. Manages caseload demands effectively while considering both qualities of care and the security needs of the Department of Corrections. Assumes overall case management responsibilities for assigned inmates including coordination of treatment and liaison with community agencies; maintains appropriate inmate records. Demonstrates competency in psychological testing and in recognizing the unique needs and behaviors of adult inmates and seniors
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. Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is a leading national research university and the state of New Jerseys preeminent comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016 the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67000 students and 22000 faculty and staff learn work and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.
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Full-Time
