Job Abstract

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeking a Physician Specialist (Psychiatrist) for the Southwoods State Prison, located in Bridgeton, NJ. The Physician Specialist provides direct clinical care to state prisoners, functions collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and maintains effective communication with staff and administration. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides assessments, direct clinical care and treatment to inmates. Conducts compreh... more details

Physician Specialist (Psychiatrist) FT UCHC SWSP

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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.

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Physician Specialist (Psychiatrist) FT UCHC SWSP
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Physician
Department	UCHC-South Woods-Outpatient
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 Southwoods State Prison, located in Bridgeton, NJ. The Physician Specialist provides direct clinical care to state prisoners, functions collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and maintains effective communication with staff and administration. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides assessments, direct clinical care and treatment 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 time frames. Orders, initiates and interprets laboratory tests according to required time frames or as medically necessary. Conducts adequate and timely civil psychiatric commitment evaluations. Adequately completes required peer reviews or other audits within required time frames. Participates in treatment planning.
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	31025.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	212216.500
Annual Maximum Salary	393408.000
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	Non-Union
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.
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	24ST1535
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants	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.
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Bridgeton
State	NJ
Location Details	Southwoods State Prison, located in Bridgeton, NJ

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.

Affirmative Action/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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV
Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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