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Job Category Academic - Medical (Clinical) - Psychiatry
Department
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.
Posting Summary
Rutgers University Correctional Health Care ( UCHC ) is seeking a Physician Specialist (Psychiatrist) for Garden State Youth Correctional Facility, located in Yardville, NJ. The Physician Specialist provides direct clinical care to state prisoners, functions collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and maintains effective communication with staff and administration.
Duties include:
- Provides assessments, direct clinical care and treatment planning to inmates.
- Conducts comprehensive psychiatrist assessments demonstrating a review of the electronic record, psychotropic medications, history of mental illness, prior psychiatric hospitalization, suicidal, unusual, or bizarre behavior) for new admissions to UCHC’s Special Needs roster according to established timeframes.
- Is knowledgeable about and follows DOC and UCHC policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, emergency and non-emergency forced medication, management of potentially suicidal inmates, psychiatry services, and therapeutic restraint.
- Orders, initiates and interprets laboratory tests according to required time frames or as medically necessary including metabolic monitoring, mood stabilizer blood levels, thyroid function, AIMS testing, and other appropriate biochemical monitoring.
- Prescribes and renews medications that are deemed medically necessary within required time frames.
FLSA Exempt
Grade
Grade 01S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary
Minimum Salary 33235.000
Mid Range Salary 227332.000
Maximum Salary
Maximum Salary 421428.000
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.
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
Union Description
Union Description Health Care Professionals
Payroll Designation
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
- Eligible for certification or certified by the American Board Psychiatry and Neurology ( ABPN ) in Psychiatry with valid NJ medical license, CDS and NJ DEA .
- Valid Driver’s License. Possesses own vehicle or have alternative means of transportation from one site to another.
Preferred Qualifications
- Forensic psychiatry
Special Conditions
Must be approved by the Department of Corrections ( DOC ) and adhere to all DOC requirements.
Posting Number
Posting Number 25ST0761
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Home Location Campus Off Campus
City
State
State NJ
Garden State Youth Correctional Facility, located in Yardville, NJ
Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Physician Specialist (Psychiatrist) Job Category Academic - Medical (Clinical) - Psychiatry Department UCHC-Garden State Youth Correction 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. Posting Summary Rutgers University Correctional Health Care ( UCHC ) is seeking a Physician Specialist (Psychiatrist) for Garden State Youth Correctional Facility, located in Yardville, NJ. The Physician Specialist provides direct clinical care to state prisoners, functions collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and maintains effective communication with staff and administration.
Duties include:
- Provides assessments, direct clinical care and treatment planning to inmates.
- Conducts comprehensive psychiatrist assessments demonstrating a review of the electronic record, psychotropic medications, history of mental illness, prior psychiatric hospitalization, suicidal, unusual, or bizarre behavior) for new admissions to UCHC’s Special Needs roster according to established timeframes.
- Is knowledgeable about and follows DOC and UCHC policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, emergency and non-emergency forced medication, management of potentially suicidal inmates, psychiatry services, and therapeutic restraint.
- Orders, initiates and interprets laboratory tests according to required time frames or as medically necessary including metabolic monitoring, mood stabilizer blood levels, thyroid function, AIMS testing, and other appropriate biochemical monitoring.
- Prescribes and renews medications that are deemed medically necessary within required time frames.
- 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
- Eligible for certification or certified by the American Board Psychiatry and Neurology ( ABPN ) in Psychiatry with valid NJ medical license, CDS and NJ DEA .
- Valid Driver’s License. Possesses own vehicle or have alternative means of transportation from one site to another.
- Forensic psychiatry
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you eligible for certification or certified by the American Board Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) in Psychiatry with valid NJ medical license, CDS and NJ DEA?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a valid driver's license and possess a vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another?
- Yes
- No
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