Mental Health Clinician III
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Edison
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is
seeking a Mental Health Clinician III in the Outpatient Services of
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. Under direction, the
primary purpose of the Mental Health Clinician III is to provide
comprehensive evaluation, assessment and therapeutic intervention
to address the psychological, emotional and social needs of
individuals served by the unit. Duties include formulating
evaluations, developing and implementing treatment plans,
conducting individual, group, and family therapy and providing case
management functions. Among the key duties of this position are the
following: Contributes to and supports goals and objectives of the
Department and UBHC . Consistently behaves in accordance with
established department and UBHC policies and procedures as observed
by supervisor. Actively participates in and contributes to smooth
functioning of the department and demonstrates initiative and
flexibility regarding work assignments as observed by supervisor
and administration feedback. Effectively contributes to and
supports an environment that enhances the positive self-image of
individuals served and preserves their human dignity as observed by
supervisor. Maintains effective, open communication with members of
the treatment team as evidenced by supervisory observation and team
members’ feedback. 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.
Keywords: Rutgers University, New Brunswick , Mental Health Clinician III, Healthcare , Edison, New Jersey
