Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Staff Psychologist/Clinical TherapistJob Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) Department Student Health - Cmd Overview
Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 7,400 undergraduate and graduate students and 1,100 faculty and staff members located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. The campus thrives with a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. The university is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine consistently ranks Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university.
Posting Summary
Reports to the Student Wellness Center Director. Provides mental health counseling services to university students, individually and in groups; provides diagnosis; assesses counseling and treatment needs; conducts short- term psychotherapy; collaborates and makes referrals to appropriate medical staff for medication; assists and coordinates hospitalization and outpatient treatment discharge plans.
Assists with psychological assessment clinic and crisis intervention for students who are seen on an emergency basis, includes oversight and management of Protocall/afterhours service systems and on-call designee for Deans on Duty and Rutgers Camden Police Department. Performs professional work that requires specialized knowledge of psychotherapy, psychological assessment and a solid understanding, use, and application of concepts, theories, principles, practices, terminology and applied areas and specialization within psychology, counseling, psychological assessment or clinical psychology. Must function as a team player in a multidisciplinary staff. Excellent communication skills and computer literacy is a requirement.
Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule.
The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the [email protected] Application System. Additional information may be found at https: // futureofwork.rutgers.edu.
FLSA Exempt Grade 07 Position Salary Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets. Annual Minimum Salary 81752.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 103477.000 Annual Maximum Salary 125202.000 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC) Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to https:// 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
Requires a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology from an A.P.A.-accredited program with interest and background working in a diverse, multi-disciplinary setting treating a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, adjustment disorders, personality disorders.
Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have experience in excellent communication skills, writing skills, and computer literacy. Must be licensed or licensed-eligible to practice as a psychologist in New Jersey.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include experience in a university counseling center and/or
working with young adults. Also seeking a clinician with expertise in evidence based
short term treatment models, treatment of trauma, psychological assessment.
Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number 23ST0461Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants
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Regional Campus Rutgers University-Camden Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Camden City Camden 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 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. 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: https:// uhr.rutgers.edu/non- discrimination-statement
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