Assistant Director of Mental Health

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant Director of Mental Health Job Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) Department Clinical Research & Occupation Overview

With its broad and multidisciplinary faculty expertise, the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI) is an international resource that supports basic and clinical research in environmental health sciences and exposure assessment and fosters associated programs in environmental health education and public policy.

Established in 1986, EOHSI's major objectives are to:

Advance understanding of the mechanisms by which environmental and occupational chemical exposures impact human health.

Identify and measure human environmental and occupational exposures to chemicals. Treat populations adversely affected by chemical exposures. Develop educational tools describing relative risks of chemical exposures. Contribute to public policies related to environmental and occupational chemical risks. Offer training programs for environmental health professionals.

The Institute serves as an unbiased source of expertise about environmental problems for communities, employers and governments in all areas of occupational and environmental health, toxicology and risk assessment. EOHSI members are active as advisors to international, national, state and local organizations on public health issues.

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.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey has opening for a Assistant DIrector of Mental Health for the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, located in Piscataway, NJ. This position supports clinical and scholarly activity as part of the Clinical Center at the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute. The incumbent's key role is also providing clinical and supervisory services to the outpatient population at EOHSI. This includes mental health assessments, cognitive screens, suicide assessment and safety planning, triaging patients with positive depression, PTSD, and other screens, providing short-term therapy, and facilitating groups that promote mental and physical health and well-being. The incumbent serves as the psychologist content area expert with proficiency in evidence-based interventions for comorbid medical and mental health conditions. The incumbent will also carry a small caseload of patients to provide mental health outpatient services to a clinical population of First Responders. The psychologist will also have the opportunity to supervise the psychological testing that is done on-site, including but not limited to Fitness for Duty assessments.

Duties include:

• Assists in managing the day-to-day administrative and clinical operations of the WTC Mental Health Program, ensuring continuity, quality, and efficiency of services delivered to WTC responders and survivors.
• Guides the development and ongoing evaluation of trauma-focused, evidence-based treatment plans addressing anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Monitor the effectiveness of psychiatric and psychological services and leads quality improvement initiatives across the mental health team
• Provide weekly supervision to clinical staff; offer guidance to direct care staff, manage crisis intervention and emergencies; ensure adherence to professional standards and policies; provide quality assurance through chart review; facilitate peer review and related activities to ensure the quality of services; oversee charting and documentation to ensure that clients meetmedical necessity criteria for the services, and provide clinical supervision for license-eligible interns and externs.
• Provide supervision to doctoral trainees in fitness for duty assessments and psychological testing

FLSA Exempt Grade 31S Salary Details Minimum Salary 111050.000 Mid Range Salary 140478.000 Maximum Salary 169906.000 Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status Full Time Working Hours 37.50 Standard Hours 37.50 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement Union Description MPSC - Legacy UMD Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Licensed Psychologist in the state of New Jersey with a Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
• Three (3) years of related experience in psychology required, two (2) years of which must include overseeing, interns/externs, clinical operations, program development, and/or internship programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate within ethical and professional standards of care.

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 26ST1765 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick City Piscataway 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.

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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. 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 (*).

• • Are you a Licensed Psychologist in the state of New Jersey with a Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have three (3) years of related experience in psychology required, two (2) years of which must include overseeing, interns/externs, clinical operations, program development, and/or internship programs?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application