Screening Clinician
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is
seeking a Screening Clinician for the Emergency Screen Psychiatric
Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The
primary purpose of the Screening Clinician position is to perform
psychiatric emergency services, screening, and screening outreach
assessments as well as other mental health services. Demonstrates
competence in providing generic crisis assessment of individuals of
all ages (birth through 65 years) and in determining the need for
any additional professional consultation. Demonstrates competence
in devising an appropriate intervention/disposition plan. Among the
key duties of this position are the following: Identifies the
appropriate level of care disposition from skill based knowledge of
the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth
Edition ( DSM -5) criteria, clinical expertise, and departmental
criteria. Serves assigned shifts providing on-site, outreach
screening and commitment evaluations in an effective and skillful
manner. Utilizes person, family and agency information to determine
an appropriate screening outcome for persons served. Maintains
appropriate clinical records in a timely manner. Maintains
comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of eligibility and admission
criteria for units, programs, and contracts served by the
department. Effectively contributes to and supports an environment
that enhances the positive self-image of persons served and
preserves their human dignity. Assists Program Coordinator in daily
operations of the Department. 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.
Preferred Qualifications New Jersey licensure governing the
discipline.
Keywords: Rutgers University, Norwalk , Screening Clinician, Healthcare , Piscataway, Connecticut
