Psychologist (Permit)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Piscataway

Dec 19, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Psychologist (Permit)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department	UBHC-Technical Assistant Center
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 is seeking a Psychologist in the Technical Assistant Center within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. Under direction, the primary purpose of the Psychologist position is to provide therapeutic interventions for the psychological and social needs of individuals served. Supports the integration of evidence-based practices and provide therapeutic interventions based upon the principles of wellness and recovery. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Under supervision, provides direct care, psychotherapeutic interventions/services in accordance with UBHC program/unit policies, accreditation standards, licensing regulations and billing requirements. Provides person centered direct care services to individuals with Best Practices Interventions. As required by the program, administers high level, specialized, diagnostic psychological testing, evaluations and/or written comprehensive assessment reports as clinically indicated in a timely fashion as observed by supervisor and offers feedback to individuals served and members of the clinical team as needed. Spends appropriate percentage of time providing direct services as determined by unit. Effectively manages caseload demands including crises.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	26S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	73161.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	87905.00
Annual Maximum Salary	104450.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Short-Term Assignments
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.
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.
Certifications/Licenses	Candidate must possess a New Jersey State Board of Psychological Examiners three-year supervised temporary permit. If licensed in another state, must possess a NJ permit.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Extensive sitting, standing, talking, listening, reading, and walking. Lifting requirements vary based on program. WORK ENVIRONMENT: A Moderate noise. Subject to unpredictable situations and both medical and psychiatric crises. Possible exposure to individuals exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens that require use of personal protective equipment. May be exposed to varying and extreme temperatures. Individuals in community programs may be exposed to varied community environments.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2534
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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