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Rutgers The State University Physician Specialist (Psychatrist) Adult Population-UCHC Central Region in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Physician Specialist (Psychatrist) Adult Population-UCHC Central Region
Job Category Staff & Executive - 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 the Central Region facilities in Central Region of New Jersey. The Physician Specialist (Psychiatrist) provides direct clinical care to state prisoners. Functions collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. 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.
  • Utilizes soporifics and benzodiazepines sparingly and rationale for their use is carefully documented.
  • Conducts adequate and timely civil psychiatric commitment evaluations.
  • Identifies individuals who need placement on "suicide watch" or higher levels of care.
  • Adequately completes required peer reviews or other audits within required time frame
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week 37.50
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.
FLSA Exempt
Grade 01S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 32111.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 219644.000
Annual Maximum Salary 407177.000
Standard Hours 40.00
Union Description Health Care Professionals
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Eligible for certification or certified by the American Board Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) in Psychiatry with valid NJ medical license, CDS and NJ DEA. Computer Literacy,
  • Valid Driver's License. Possesses own vehicle or have alternative means of transportation from one site to another.


  • An ABPN-certified Psychiatrist will receive a salary premium over a non-ABPN-certified Psychiatrist. If the Psychiatrist attains ABPN certification during UCHC employment, the Psychiatrist's salary will be increased to reflect the premium. A Psychiatrist must maintain ABPN-certification in order to retain this premium. If ABPN-certification lapses, the premium will be removed.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Forensic psychiatry preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1656
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Off Campus
City Yardville
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings

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

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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