Mental Health Clinician II UCHC EMCFW
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Clinton
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (
UCHC ) is seeking a Mental Health Clinician II for the Edna Mahan
Correctional Facility located in Clinton, NJ. The Mental Health
Clinician II completes specialized psychological testing and
assessment of clinical needs of adult inmates sentenced to the
Department of Corrections. The Mental Health Clinician II completes
specialized psychological testing and assessment of clinical needs
of adults sentenced to the Department of Corrections; arrives at
diagnoses with precision and accuracy by the end of psychological
testing and the evaluation session; develops treatment plans; and
makes clinically based decisions regarding appropriateness for
treatment, as well as preferred treatment modality. The Mental
Health Clinician II should be skilled in in providing group,
individual and family therapies Assesses and make referrals for
higher levels of care, as appropriate; and recognizes the unique
needs and behaviors of adult inmate/patients, seniors and their
families. 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 and juvenile justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates
with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,100 staff
serving roughly 20,500 inmates in twelve adult correctional
facilities, 400 residents in fourteen JJC locations, and 1,000
individuals in ten state parole board offices. 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 Jersey’s 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 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff
learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New
Jersey and around the world. Preferred Qualifications Licensure in
mental health field (e.g.: Licensed Associate Counselor [ LAC ],
Licensed Professional Counselor [ LPC ], Licensed Clinical Alcohol
and Drug Counselor [ LCADC ] is preferred, but not required.
Keywords: Rutgers University, Elizabeth , Mental Health Clinician II UCHC EMCFW, Healthcare , Clinton, New Jersey
