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Mental Health Clinician II at University Hospital, Newark NJ, Newark, NJ

Mental Health Clinician II at University Hospital, Newark NJ in Newark, NJ. Full-time. $72,625 to $104,189 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

Job Locations

US-NJ-Newark

Banner Position Number

H98165

2026-17810

Category

Other

Type

Regular Full-Time

Overview

About the Role
The primary purpose of the Mental Health Clinician II position is to provide clinical assessments, individual and group psychotherapy, assertive outreach, and comprehensive clinical case management services, utilizing trauma-informed and evidence-based practices effective for the patient population served. The role includes crisis intervention, emotional support, and short-term mental health services for individuals impacted by violence, trauma, and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Services will be delivered in the University Hospital Emergency Department and medical inpatient units as assigned.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments to identify patients’ mental health needs.
Providing individual and group psychotherapy using trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches.
Delivering crisis intervention and emotional support to patients experiencing acute mental health needs.
Providing short-term mental health services to individuals affected by violence and trauma.
Supporting patients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Performing assertive outreach to engage patients in appropriate behavioral health services.
Providing comprehensive clinical case management and coordinating services based on patient needs.
Delivering services within the University Hospital Emergency Department and medical inpatient units, as assigned.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited professional school, or Licensed Psychologist.
Two (2) years of post-graduate experience in an outpatient mental health clinical setting required.
Must be a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or hold a Doctorate/Psy.D. in Psychology from an APA-accredited program in the State of New Jersey.
Dual licensure in a clinical discipline and LCADC preferred.
Experience working with trauma survivors from underserved populations.
Excellent documentation and clinical skills.
Ability to set priorities and work independently.
Excellent follow-up skills and ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
Experience with case management and community outreach.
Ability to utilize different treatment approaches, including clinical case management and evidence-based, trauma-focused psychotherapy, based on patient needs.
Demonstrates cultural humility and a strengths-based, recovery philosophy.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability.
Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
Ability to conduct brief patient contacts and make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Strong communication skills.
Good knowledge of psychopharmacology.
Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for the treatment of selected conditions.
Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Epic, and Excel.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

What We Offer

Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Pension Plan
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional Development

Compensation

In compliance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is PS/25S: $72,625 to $104,189 University Hospital considers several factors when determining compensation, including, but not limited to, the position’s scope and responsibilities, relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs.

About Us
University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.
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