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Mental Health Clinician III

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

Under direction, the primary purpose of the Mental Health Clinician III is to provide comprehensive evaluation, assessment and therapeutic intervention to address the psychological, emotional and social needs of individuals served by the unit. Duties include formulating evaluations, developing and implementing treatment plans, conducting individual, group, and family therapy and providing case management functions.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

  • Contributes to and supports goals and objectives of the Department and UBHC.
  • Under supervision, provides psychotherapeutic interventions/services in accordance with accepted professional and ethical standards of licensing/regulatory bodies and UBHC.
  • Consistently provides individual, group and family therapy based on sound clinical judgment as indicated by supervisory observation and feedback from individuals served, families and fellow team members.
  • Maintains the maintenance of clinical records in compliance with UBHC, The Joint Commission (TJC) and regulatory standards.
  • Attends to professional self-development by remaining current in knowledge of trends and developments in mental health.
  • Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of programs.