Post Doctoral Clinical Psychologist

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Mar 27, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post Doctoral Clinical Psychologist
Posting Number	25TM0123
Department	RHS Counseling & Psych Svcs
Overview	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. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Post Doctoral Clinical Psychologist for RHS Counseling & Psych Services. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Offers a full range of psychological interventions for students including triage, crisis intervention, clinical case management, and structured group and individual treatment. Offers prevention, intervention, and postvention community-based services for faculty, staff, and students. Collaborates with other professionals in a multi-disciplinary University based mental health service. Offers mentoring and supervision for first year doctoral student(s) in clinical psychology. Participates in didactic and other training experiences to help prepare to effectively and ethically practice as a New Jersey licensed psychologist.
Position Status
Hours Per Week	40
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Position Salary	$65,000
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.
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, School Psychology or related field by start date. Successful completion of doctoral psychology internship by start date. Candidates who have completed all requirements for completion of doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, School Psychology or related field except dissertation may be considered if completion of dissertation is anticipated within three months of start date.
Certifications/Licenses	Must meet all requirements to obtain appropriate permit from the New Jersey State Board of Psychological Examiners.
Preferred Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Interest/experience with evidence based, culture-centered, structured treatments for common concerns for university students including depression, anxiety, affective dysregulation, substance use, eating concerns, etc. Familiarity with developmental issues of college students. Demonstrated sensitivity and skill in working with diverse students, staff, and faculty. Demonstrated track record of interest and/or experience in culture-centered, structured mental health care that has relevance for working with a wide range of university students. Demonstrated experience with crisis intervention services, triage/rapid assessment, and suicide and violence risk assessment. Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based treatments for mental health concerns.
Equipment Utilized	Routine office software. Occasional use of SPSS and/or Excel. Medical Electronic Health Record.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Position includes preventative programs so a nuanced understanding of how current events may be impacting campus culture. Position can be stressful at times as the individual will be expected to manage a complex clinical caseload. Acutely stressful circumstances may include being faced with many students who may be a danger to themselves or others. The person in this position seeks supervision and consultation with clinical supervisor(s) and/or members of the leadership team. With guidance from supervisor(s) and/or leadership team member(s), may need to arrange for acute screening for inpatient hospitalization or other higher levels of care, contacting parents, or other steps to minimize danger. May be asked to prepare and analyze clinical date for purposes of quality improvement, staff education, and/or use in annual reports.
Special Conditions	This is a two-year position, with the start date of the position being August 21, 2025, and the position terminating on August 20, 2027.

Posting Details

Posting Open Date	03/26/2025
Posting Close Date	04/26/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
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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