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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.

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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.

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeking a Physician Specialist (Psychiatrist) for Northern State Prison, located in Newark, 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

01S

Minimum Salary 33235.000

Mid Range Salary 227332.000

Maximum Salary 421428.000

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.

• 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 (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Full Time

40

40.00

Day

This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.

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Minimum Education and Experience

• 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 preferred.

Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.

26ST1628

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Newark

NJ

Northern State Prison, located in Newark, NJ

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

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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

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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