Psychologist

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Psychologist Job Category Staff & Executive

• Healthcare

• Other Department UBHC-Adult Outpatient Services-NWK Overview

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC's 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey.

Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Psychologist for the Department of Newark Outpatient within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC). Under the direction of the Program Director, the Psychologist provides therapeutic interventions for the psychological and social needs of individuals served based upon the principles of wellness and recovery. Supports the integration of evidence-based practices.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides psychological testing as required by the program to increase our understanding of the issues experienced by the individuals we serve.

• Provides direct care, psycho-therapeutic interventions/services in accordance with UBHC program/unit policies, accreditation standards, licensing regulations and billing requirements.

• Responds with sensitivity to spiritual, cultural and socio-economic issues of individual served.

• Involves the individual served and/or family members in the assessment and development of treatment plans and treatment plan reviews.

• Provides individual, group and family therapy based on sound clinical judgment with empathy and concern as indicated by supervisory observation and feedback from individual served, family and fellow team members.

• Effectively contributes to and supports an environment that enhances the positive self-image of individuals served and preserves their human dignity.

• Actively participates in and contributes to the smooth functioning of unit and demonstrates initiative and flexibility regarding work assignments.

Position Status Part Time Hours Per Week 22.5 hours weekly Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 29S Position Salary Salary range listed below will be pro-rated to part-time. Annual Minimum Salary 82178.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 98974.000 Annual Maximum Salary 117775.000 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description HPAE, Local 5094 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D. in Psychology with relevant experience that includes consultation, testing, program development/evaluation activities.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience, including graduate training, working in a behavioral health care or related setting.

Certifications/Licenses

• Candidate must be licensed in the State of New Jersey as a Clinical Psychologist.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 23ST0397 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark State NJ Location Details

Newark, NJ

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, 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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D. in Psychology with relevant experience that includes consultation, testing, program development/evaluation activities?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have a minimum of two (2) years' experience, including graduate training, working in a behavioral health care or related setting?

• Yes

• No

• Are you licensed in the State of New Jersey as a Clinical Psychologist?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application