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Rutgers The State University Licensed Mental Health Clinician in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Licensed Mental Health Clinician
Posting Number 24TM0437
Department RHS Counseling & Psych Svcs
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Clinician for the RHS Counseling & Psych Services department.Among the key duties of the position are the following:
  • Offers a full range of professional mental health services for students including immediate triage of student needs, crisis intervention, clinical care management/action planning and structured group and individual treatment under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Counseling, ADAP, and Psychiatric Services (CAPS), or designee, and under the supervision of a designated licensed clinical social worker.
  • Collaborates with other professionals in a multi-disciplinary University based mental health service.
  • Offers individual and group counseling to college students presenting with a wide array of developmental, emotional and clinical psychological issues under the supervision of a licensed clinical social worker.
  • Triages immediate needs.
  • Handles crisis assessment and intervention, as well as structured group and individual treatment.
  • Offers support and appropriate levels of intervention for students.
  • Manages large, complex caseload of students.
  • Works in a team approach with psychiatrists, substance abuse counselors, other medical staff and community mental health professionals.
  • Provides ongoing case management, evaluates students' needs for additional services and makes/follows-up on appropriate referrals.
  • Collaborates with other professionals in a multi-disciplinary University based mental health services.
  • Completes all documentation in a timely and diligent manner.
  • Consults with senior staff as necessary and appropriate on complex situations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Participates in university community-based programs, activities and trainings to educate and support staff, faculty and students and to decrease the stigma associated with help seeking behavior.
  • Participates in research opportunities and program evaluation.
  • Works as a member of a multi-disciplinary group of staff and faculty to help students meet academic goals.
Position Status
Hours Per Week 40
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA Nonexempt
Position Salary $45/hr
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.
  • Two (2) years of full-time clinical experience, or equivalent.
Certifications/Licenses
  • New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
  • A valid driver's license would be required for this position; Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands.
Preferred Qualifications


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Interest/experience with evidence based, culture-centered, structured treatments for common concerns for University students including: Depression, anxiety, affective dysregulation, substance use and eating difficulties, etc.
  • Familiarity with developmental issues of college students.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity and skill in working with diverse students, staff and faculty.
  • Must be adept in assessing suicide risk and developing appropriate dispositions and safety plans.
Equipment Utilized


Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
  • Clean Driving Record.
Posting Details

Posting Open Date 10/16/2024
Posting Close Date 01/06/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus College Ave (RU-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.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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, p regnancy, 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

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