Psychologist/Campus Mental Health Specialist

Position Details Position Information RecruitmentPosting Title: Psychologist Campus: Mental Health Specialist Job Category: Staff & Executive - Student Affairs and Services Department 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

• Provide 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
• Coordinate and lead teams as needed for campus-based projects

Issues Addressed in Counseling

• 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

The appropriate candidate will provide consultation and facilitate support for various campus-based partners and work collaboratively with the 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 offers psychoeducational opportunities for students as a complementary support to services offered at the Counseling Center. Provides 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 centers training program and participation in adjunct clinical and research programs.

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

FLSA Exempt Grade 07 Salary Details Minimum Salary: $94,492.000 Mid Range Salary: $119,604.000 Maximum Salary: $144,715.000

Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including but not limited to the candidates 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 universitys 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
• 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.

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

• 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
• 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.

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

Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.

1. What is the highest level of education you have completed? High School Diploma EGED Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Ph.D.

2. Do you have a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology or social work 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? Yes No

3. Are you independently licensed in NJ as a Psychologist, Counselor, Social Worker, or related field? Yes No

4. Have you been in your current position for 6 months? Yes No

Applicant Documents Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Application
• List of Professional References
• Contact Info Optional Documents