Mental Health Clinician II

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jul 31, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Mental Health Clinician II
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Social Work
Department	RWJ-EBCHC-Social Work
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating universitywide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Mental Health Clinician II for the Eric B. Chandler Health Center at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The Healthy Steps Specialist is an independently licensed mental health clinician who will provide early childhood developmental education, consultations, and care management in conjunction with the pediatric primary care team at RWJMS Eric B. Chandler Health Center. The healthy steps specialist will provide tiered services that include screening, evidence-based interventions, referrals to appropriate and available community resources, and care management follow-up for families with children aged 0-5 years. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Promotes Healthy Steps within the practice to families and providers. Participate in Healthy Steps training and clinical supervision meetings. Conducts consultations as part of the interdisciplinary pediatric primary care team. The number of consultations is determined by the tiered needs assessment of the child and family to address developmental concerns. Collaborates with the family resource specialist (FRS) to assist the family with coordination of care and follow-up visits to confirm the family has successfully linked with recommended community resources. Serve as the early childhood development and social emotional learning expert to provide ongoing training to families and staff. Documents all child and family clinical contact activities and care coordination in EHR promptly for continuity of care.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	25S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	71162.000
Mid Range Salary	85428.000
Maximum Salary	101456.000
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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: 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 Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours (per week)
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description	HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy, plus two (2) years post Master's experience in the same field.
Certifications/Licenses	Independent license to practice as required by New Jersey state laws governing the discipline. Must have Licensed in the state of New Jersey: as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Experience and knowledge about early childhood growth and development, parent-child relational health, infant and early childhood mental health, and family systems. Commitment to working with underserved populations in a community setting. Ability to collaborate within multicultural settings. Ability to take initiative and a willingness to learn. Ability to work well in teams and independently. Comfort with an open-door policy, potentially frequent interruptions, and warm handoffs. Flexibility in communication: able to switch between being on the floor playing with young patients and communicating with medical professionals regarding mental health interventions in a professional, coherent, and efficient manner
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Time spent on the physical activities: up to 2/3 standing, walking, sitting; over 2/3 using hand to finger, handle, or feel; over 2/3 reaching with hands and arms; no climbing or balancing; no stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; over 2/3 talking or hearing, and no tasting or smelling. The position requires up to 25 lbs. lifting-no special vision requirements. Work Environment: Moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST1654
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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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.

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