Psychologist/Campus Mental Health Specialist

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Psychologist/Campus Mental Health Specialist

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Student Affairs and Services

Department
Counseling Center Newark

Overview
The Counseling Center at Rutgers University-Newark supports the mental health & well-being of our diverse student community. A passionate and dedicated staff of licensed clinicians work to create a safe and therapeutic environment where students can find the support they need. Our care is holistic and culturally responsive, providing an affirming space where our students can work to achieve a sense of well-being that maximizes their potential.

Posting Summary
Rutgers University-Newark, an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Psychologist for the Rutgers Newark Counseling Center. Reporting to the Director of the Counseling Center, this position provides individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and workshops/outreach/consultation for students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities for this Psychologist/Campus Mental Health Specialist position include providing individual and group counseling, campus crisis intervention, and workshops/outreach/consultation for students, faculty, and staff; administrative and other duties as assigned; serve on unit and university committees as appointed and assigned. This position will also coordinate and lead teams, as needed, for campus-based projects. Issues addressed in counseling may include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, adjustment disorders, personality disorders; Excellent communication skills and computer literacy. This position should have interest and expertise in working with diverse populations and providing clinical supervision, as needed. We seek a well-trained Psychologist/Campus Mental Health Specialist who has demonstrated training and employment experience in providing psychological assessment, diagnosis, and mental health treatment as well as providing time-limited individual and group therapy, on-call crisis intervention, supervision, and specialized skills or strong interest in one or more of the following areas: multicultural issues; LGBTQ health; post-traumatic stress (including sexual abuse, sexual assault); substance abuse; eating disorders. We are looking for an individual who, in addition to providing direct clinical service, is enthusiastically committed to presenting psychological perspectives in programs, training, and settings throughout the college community. The appropriate candidate will provide consultation and facilitate support for various campus-based partners and work collaboratively with Counseling Center team to strengthen and grow services and programs.

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following.
* Provides supervision to staff, including embedded counselors, student workers and support staff.
* Proactively offer psychoeducational opportunities for students, as a complementary support to services offered at the Counseling Center.
* Provide support group opportunities for students, with a focus on salient themes that apply to students in specific spaces (e.g. academic departments, dormitories, student organizations, etc).
* Coordinates and leads teams efforts to support after-hour/on-call crisis response as needed
* Develops and maintains strong relationships with campus partners and seeks to enhance community knowledge through outreach, training, and education for students, faculty, and staff which may require flexibility to accommodate for off-hours events.
* Supports the daily administration of the center and all clinical services including the development and organization of the center's training program, and participation of RUN CC in adjunct clinical and research programs

Please visit our website: http://counseling.newark.rutgers.edu/

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
07

Salary Details

Minimum Salary
94492.000

Mid Range Salary
119604.000

Maximum Salary
144715.000

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.

Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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

Position Status
Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description
Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an accredited program with interest and background working in a diverse, multi-disciplinary setting treating a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, and trauma

Certifications/Licenses

• Minimum qualifications include licensure/eligibility for NJ licensure as a Psychologist, Counselor, Social Worker or related field

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated training and employment experience in providing psychological assessment, diagnosis, and mental health treatment as well as providing time-limited individual and group therapy, on-call crisis intervention, supervision, and specialized skills or strong interest in one or more of the following areas: multicultural issues; LGBTQ health; post-traumatic stress (including sexual abuse, sexual assault); substance abuse; eating disorders.
• Must have experience providing time-limited interventions.
• Must have advanced knowledge of the assessment, intervention, and treatment of a wide range of psychological diagnoses in order to provide excellent mental health care to our student community.
• Interest and expertise in working with diverse populations and providing clinical supervision, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include experience in a university counseling center and/or working with young adults
• Expertise in one of the following areas: Trauma-informed care, multicultural competence, LGBTQ, Addictions, and/or time-limited treatment models
• Proven success working collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in a university counseling center and/or working with young adults

Equipment Utilized

• Electronic Health Records (Titanium)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• May need to work late nights or weekends for specific programs and campus initiatives at the request of the supervisor or Student Affairs leadership.

Special Conditions

Posting Details
Posting Number
26ST0061

Posting Open Date
02/03/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-Newark

Home Location Campus
Rutgers University-Newark

City
Newark

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement