LSW/LAC

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking a Mental Health Clinician III for Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

Under direction of the Program Manager, the Mental Health Clinician III provides culturally competent outpatient clinical services that meet the needs of the designated adult population. Participates in the assessment of clinical needs and provides focused skill acquisition and symptom management using evidence supported individual, group, and family therapy for mental health and co-occurring chemical abuse/dependency.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assesses treatment needs and provides evidence supported individual, group, and family treatment that is consistent with the service design and philosophy of the program, as clinically indicated, to assigned clients.
• Effectively refers and/or terminates patients who are not appropriate for services at UBHC.
• Assumes overall case management responsibilities for assigned clients, including coordination of treatment and liaison with medical providers and community agencies, as measured by supervisory observation and record review.
• Maintains clinical documentation standards as mandated by UBHC policy and other applicable accreditation and certification entities.
• Regularly attends and participates in training events in empirically validated practices that will enhance clinical skills.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in a mental health discipline.

Certifications/Licenses

• New Jersey license LSW or LAC.

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: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

All applicants must submit an employment application. To submit an employment application for this opportunity, please visit the Rutgers career site at https://jobs.rutgers.edu and search for posting number(s): 23ST0709

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 - $69,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 vaccination is REQUIRED unless granted a medical or religious exemption.

License/Certification:

• LAC or LSW (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $62,000 - $69,000