Forensic Mental Health Clinician UCHC ADTC
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Avenel
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (
UCHC ) is seeking a Forensic Mental Health Clinician for Adult
Diagnostic Treatment Center, located in Avenel, NJ. Reporting to
the Clinician Supervisor, the Forensic Mental Health Clinician
completes specialized psychological testing and assessment of
clinical needs of adult inmates sentenced to the Department of
Corrections. Among the key duties for this position are the
following: Arrives at DSM IV diagnoses with precision and accuracy
through psychological testing and evaluation sessions. Provides
crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy and
psycho-education programming as clinically indicated to assigned
inmates. Involves inmates and Department of Corrections staff in
developing achievable and understandable psychosocial treatment
plans. Advocates for appropriate resources for inmates based on
assessed needs. Manages caseload demands effectively while
considering both qualities of care and the security needs of the
Department of Corrections. Assumes overall case management
responsibilities for assigned inmates including coordination of
treatment and liaison with community agencies; maintains
appropriate inmate records. Demonstrates competency in
psychological testing and in recognizing the unique needs and
behaviors of adult inmates and seniors 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 justice
systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150
million and approximately 1,000 staff. 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.
Keywords: Rutgers University, Westport , Forensic Mental Health Clinician UCHC ADTC, Healthcare , Avenel, Connecticut
